{"product_id":"caryopteris-x-clandonensis-dark-knight-3ltr","title":"Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight' 3ltr","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight' (Bluebeard)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA compact, rounded deciduous shrub prized for its late-season colour, when few other shrubs are still performing. From late summer into early autumn, 'Dark Knight' is smothered in clusters of deep blue-purple flowers, held against grey-green, aromatic foliage that's attractively silvered on the underside. The flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies, and the whole plant releases a pleasant scent when the leaves are brushed. Its neat, mounded habit makes it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for filling gaps in a sunny border just as the summer display elsewhere begins to fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eReaching around 1–1.5m in height and spread at maturity, 'Dark Knight' thrives in full sun and light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil — it's tolerant of chalk, loam and sand, but dislikes sitting in wet ground over winter. A warm, sheltered spot against a south- or west-facing wall brings out the best in it. Cut back hard in early spring, down to a low framework of woody stems, to keep growth compact and encourage the strongest flush of flowers; left unpruned, it can become leggy and sparse at the base. Once established, it's drought-tolerant and easy-going, making it a good option for gravel gardens, mixed borders, or anywhere a late splash of blue is welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch to ensure it reaches you in the best possible condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53975675076973,"sku":"fqg1789522613605","price":18.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/6216\/6381\/files\/caryopteris-x-clandonensis-dark-knight-3ltr_1.jpg?v=1789522617","url":"https:\/\/androgynousstyle.shop\/products\/caryopteris-x-clandonensis-dark-knight-3ltr","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}