Colours and scent Flowers: Purple Fruit: Purple Leaf: Green Stem: Grey Variegated leaf: No Scent: No
Size and shape Height: 3.50m Height at 10yrs: 2.50m Spread: 4.00m Spread at 10yrs: 2.50m Shape: Fan
Evergreen, Seasons of interest... Blooms/foliage interest in: Autumn, Winter Evergreen: No, deciduous
Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii Bodinier beautyberry
Plant Names... Botanical name: Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii Common name: Bodinier beautyberry Also known as:
Plant Type... Plant botanical type: Shrub
Use For... Structural, Bee attraction, Bird attraction
Description... Here's a shrub that comes into its own in late summer when it flowers freely, producing masses of low key, rather unobtrusive lilac purple flowers. These are followed in early September by dark lilac fruits - clusters of small berries, held out on the spreading branches and persisting after leaf fall. At first they are in harmony with the foliage, and its pinkish purple autumnal tints. Then, as the fruit hangs on bare branches, they become a somewhat haunting sight. The beauty berry needs to be grown in groups to maximize flower and fruiting potential. Since it is a substantial shrub you should try to ensure that it has sufficient space.
Typically available as
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Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii
Planting your new plant
Water the plant thoroughly when you get it home, and plant out as soon as possible. Make the hole for the plant larger that the pot it is in and the same depth. When removing the plant from the pot, squeeze the sides of the pot to loosen it. Loosen the roots of the plant, put the plant in the hole spreading the roots to encourage them to grow outwards. Fill round the edges of the rootball with soil to the same level as the surrounding soil.
Care for your plant
Plants in containers need plant food to thrive when in growth. Seek advice from your retailer regarding best product(s). Follow the packet instructions when applying plant food. Remove fading flowers to encourage fresh ones.
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