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Fact Sheet

PLANT NAME
Callicarpa bodinieri var. 'Profusion'
COMMON NAME
Beauty Berry
ORIGIN
China
FAMILY
Verbenaceae
 
Description: Deciduous shrub with eye-catching metallic purple berries in the autumn. Foliage is bronze when young, green in summer and bronze in the autumn. Small pale pink flowers in midsummer.

 
Climate / Position: Sun or dappled shade.

Height / Spread: Height 3m, spread 2.5m.

Soil Requirements: Fertile well drained soil. Can take some clay.

Pruning: Prune hard in spring when the buds begin to swell to ensure a good display of berries in autumn.

 
Callicarpa is derived from the greek word callicarpus meaning with beautiful fruits. Plant in groups for best show of berries. A fabulous plant for autumn or winter interest gardens.

 
Callicarpa bodinieri var. 'Profusion' was awarded an AGM in 1993.
 
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