CARYOPTERIS C. WORCESTER GOLD Caryopteris Worcester Gold is valued for its golden-yellow foliage and clear blue late-season blooms. The aromatic leaves make a bright mound through summer, then clusters of blue flowers appear from late summer into autumn and are attractive to pollinators. Best in full sun and well-drained soil (including light, sandy or chalky ground), it forms a compact, deciduous plant around 6090cm tall and wide; avoid waterlogged sites and excessive winter wet. Position: Full sun Rate of Growth: Average Soil: Well-drained; light, sandy or loamy; tolerates chalk Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions (RHS H5) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Plant at a Glance light:sun facing:south facing:west soiltype:light-sandy soiltype:moderate-fertile soiltype:chalky soilmoisture:dry-sandy soilmoisture:normal foliage:deciduous flowering:august flowering:september flowering:october flowercolour:blue leafcolour:yellow size:60-90cm wildlife:attractive-to-pollinators fragrance:aromatic-foliage gardenstyle:mediterranean