CALLICARPA dichotoma
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CALLICARPA dichotoma
Commonly known as Beauty berry, French mulberry
Compact shrub with pink flowers in summer and dark lilac coloured fruits in autumn
£17.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Introduced into UK by Robert Fortune in 1857. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
China, Korea, Japan. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduousbright-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Elliptic
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, upright shrub. produces flowers in axillary cymes 1-2cm (½-¾in) across.
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Callicarpa - Growing Guide
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