Symphoricarpos d. 'Little Berry' - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Purpurbeere 'Little Berry' (Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii) is a bushy, dense small shrub with decorative, purple-red, oval fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces light pink, bell-shaped flowers arranged in clusters from June to September. The Purpurbeere 'Little Berry' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and is approx. 1 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornamental * suitable for flowering hedges * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, tolerates shade

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Purpurbeere 'Little Berry' are dark green, ovate, opposite. Long adherent.

Frost hardiness
The Purpurbeere 'Little Berry' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Purpurbeere 'Little Berry' is a bushy and densely growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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

Soil
Standard container plant 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).

Tasks
- Apply compost: In the period from November to December.

Care
- Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
The light pink, bell-shaped flowers of Purpurbeere 'Little Berry' appear in clusters from June to September.

Fruit
The purple-red, oval fruits of Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Little Berry' are particularly decorative. These appear from July. Very long-lasting.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge, tub

Root
Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Little Berry' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched, runner-forming roots.