Callicarpa bod. 'Profusion' - 30-40 CM C6

Description
The Beauty berry 'Profusion' (Callicarpa bodinieri) is a loose, small shrub with decorative, purple-coloured, round, berry-like fruits. These are small. It produces purple-coloured flowers from July to August. The Beauty berry 'Profusion' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Callicarpa bodinieri 'Profusion'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Beauty berry 'Profusion' are dark green, lanceolate. Beauty berry 'Profusion' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Beauty berry 'Profusion' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Beauty berry 'Profusion' is a loosely growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March - Apply compost: In the period from April to May.

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The lilac-coloured flowers appear from July to August.

Fruit
The purple-coloured, round, berry-like drupes of Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion' are particularly decorative. These appear from September and are small.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bee pasture