Callicarpa bodinieri giraldii - 80-100 CM C7.5

Description
The Beauty berry (Callicarpa bodinieri) is a loose garden plant with decorative, purple-coloured fruits. It produces pink-coloured flowers from June to July. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1 metre.

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

leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Frost hardiness
The Beauty berry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Beauty berry is loose in structure. 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 pink-coloured flowers appear from June to July.

Fruit
The purple-coloured fruits of Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bee pasture