Callicarpa kwangtungensis
Beautyberry
The Callicarpa kwangtungensis has clusters of pale pink flowers from July-August, in autumn it grows lilac berries. An alluring plum shade tints the leaves throughout the growing season, before turning to pinks and orange for a vibrant autumn display. It is best planted in full sun or partly shaded area and a well drained garden soil, than it will grow up to 200cm tall.
↕ 150 cm
❄ -10 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Callicarpa |
| Species | kwangtungensis |
Bloei
| Flowering period | may, june |
| Colour (flower) | white, pink |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green |
| Autumn colour | yellow, red, pink |
| Evergreen | no |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 150 cm |
Standplaats
| Soil type | neutral |
| Winter hardiness | -10 °C |
| Location | sun, half shade |
| Soil moisture | normal |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | shrub, fruit/berries, solitary, in group |
| Fruits/berries | showy, pink |
Verzorging
| Pruning | yes |