It's always fun to plant new plants in the garden! I'm sure you agree! Caryopteris has been one of my favorite perennials for a couple years now and I've gradually developed a hedge of caryopteris along one side of our yard. The hedge row was inspired by a picture I once saw of a caryopteris row at Longview Gardens. This year I found a new caryopteris to add into my garden: 'Snow Fairy' (Caryopteris divaricata). It's a Japanese variety with variegated foliage and blue flowers in the fall. I know from my other caryopteris plants that pollinators love caryopteris.
Since I planted it about a month ago it's already tripled in size. Two weeks ago I took a caryopteris cutting and a few days ago I noticed roots. Other caryopteris plants (Caryopteris clandonensis) are very easy to root as well. Take a look at this post if you're interested in propagating caryopteris.
Have you tried growing 'Snow Fairy in your garden yet?
Labels: perennial, variegated foliage
