CALLICARPA kwangtungensis
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CALLICARPA kwangtungensis
Commonly known as Beauty berry, French mulberry
Purple-lilac berries and purple leaf colour 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
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Southern China. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousLeaves 7-30cm (3-12in) 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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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Lanceolate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightPurplish young twigs and small white flowers.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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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 Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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Callicarpa - Growing Guide
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