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Caryopteris × clandonensis ‘CT-9-12’
Choose Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard if you want compact late-summer blue flowers for a sunny, deer-resistant planting. The tradeoff: it is not a winter-structure shrub and should be cut back in spring.
Buy This If
You want blue flowers late in the season.
Bees and butterflies are part of the plan.
You can prune it back each spring.
Skip This If
You need an evergreen anchor.
The site stays soggy after rain.
You want a privacy screen.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
A-
The deep blue late-season bloom gives strong color when many shrubs are quiet.
Growth Rate
B
It grows steadily without becoming a shrub you have to constantly rein in.
Maintenance
B+
Plan on a spring cutback, then it is generally straightforward for the season.
Deer Resistance
A-
Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe.
Small Space Fit
A
Its compact habit works well along walks, foundations, and small sunny beds.
Screening Value
D
It is too low and seasonal to function as a privacy or boundary screen.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for sunny beds where customers want late color without adding a large shrub. Give it drainage and spring pruning; do not ask it to be a hedge.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
2.5 ft
Mature Width
2.5 ft
Hardiness Zones
5a-9a
Spacing
2.5 ft
Sun
Full Sun
Moisture
Average to wet
Growth Habit
Rounded, mounding, compact
Customers Usually Ask
Is it deer resistant?
Yes, it is a good deer-resistant option, though no plant is untouched in every yard.
When should I prune it?
Prune in spring to remove winter dieback and encourage clean new growth.
Is it good for pollinators?
Yes, the late bloom is useful for bees and butterflies.
Why buy for fall color
See the actual color before you buy it
Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
Fall planting means roots established before winter
Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
I couldn’t be present when the tree was planted. I was very happy with the tree. It was planted correctly and at the proper height. As an arborist I see trees improperly planted frequently. Thank you!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
Jonathan Berenson
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Anonymous
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
Northern Spicebush
Joseph Sico
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
Wichita Blue Juniper
Aileen Maconi
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
