{"product_id":"sapphire-surf-bluebeard-5gal","title":"SAPPHIRE SURF BLUEBEARD 5gal","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eSapphire Surf Bluebeard\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eCaryopteris\u003c\/i\u003e) is the secret to a stunning late-summer landscape when other plants begin to fade. This compact deciduous shrub reaches a tidy 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide, exploding with rich, dark blue flowers that look like a localized mist of sapphire. For gardeners in Zones 7 and 8, it is a champion of the high-desert and mountain heat, thriving in full sun and well-drained spots where lesser plants might wilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eIts aromatic foliage is a natural deterrent, making it remarkably deer and rabbit-resistant, yet it remains a magnet for bees and butterflies. To ensure a deep root system, blend \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"179\"\u003eWatters Premium Mulch\u003c\/b\u003e with your garden’s native soil during planting. This helps regulate moisture in our arid climate. Supplement with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"315\"\u003e7-4-4 All-Purpose Plant Food\u003c\/b\u003e in early spring to fuel that spectacular late-season show. It is the perfect low-maintenance choice for adding cool tones to a sun-drenched yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e#SapphireSurf #BluebeardShrub #WattersGardenCenter #DeerResistant #SummerBlooms\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alta Nursery, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44974679818448,"sku":"SH-FL-5-CARYOPTERIS-SAPPHIRESURF","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8331\/3360\/files\/Caryopteris-Sapphire-Surf-Bluebeard-2.webp?v=1774974439","url":"https:\/\/wattersgardencenter.com\/products\/sapphire-surf-bluebeard-5gal","provider":"Watters Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}