Callicarpa dichotoma - 60-80 CM C3

Description
The Beauty berry (Callicarpa dichotoma) is a compact garden plant that produces pink flowers. These appear from August to September. From September onwards, these flowers develop into pink fruits. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich, sandy or loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 m and spreads to around 1.2 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Callicarpa purpurea.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

Frost hardiness
The Beauty berry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Beauty berry is compact in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Flower
The pink-coloured flowers appear from August to September.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Privacy screen, cottage garden, pruning