Bluebeard 'Arthur Simmonds'

A delightful deciduous shrub renowned for its late-summer display of vibrant blue flowers. 'Arthur Simmonds' is an RHS AGM cultivar, producing abundant clusters of intense blue blooms that emerge when many other plants are fading. It features aromatic, grey-green foliage and forms a compact, bushy habit, typically reaching 60-90 cm in height and spread. This hardy shrub (H4) thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for a sunny border or gravel garden. The flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies, providing valuable late-season nectar.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Well-drained.

Hardiness: H4 — down to −10°C.

Flowering: Aug, Sep, Oct.