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CALLICARPA bodinieri var giraldii 'Profusion'
Commonly known as Beauty berry, French mulberry
Lilac flowers followed by violet fruits borne in profusion in autumn
Plant Details
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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 knowWildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
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Pests & DiseasesNone.
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Place of originWestern and central China.
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduoustapered dark-green leaves, bronze when young, to 18cm (7in) long.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetLilac
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Height3m (10ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubBushy, upright shrub. Produces small flowers in cymes to 3.5cm (1½in) across from the leaf axils.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2.5m (8ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a shrub border
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Pruning group
Pruning group 4Suitable 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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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sunPartial shade
Callicarpa - Growing Guide
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