LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
hardy shrub
GROWTH HABIT
Upright, spreading shrub
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open-pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Flowering shrub
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
Small berries
PLANT HEIGHT
150–250 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun to Partial Shade
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
5–8
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
120–150 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
0.5–1 cm
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Callicarpa bodinieri a popular ornamental shrub?
What makes Callicarpa bodinieri a popular ornamental shrub?
Callicarpa bodinieri is admired for its attractive foliage, delicate seasonal flowers, and clusters of vibrant purple berries that develop later in the season, making it a popular choice for ornamental landscapes, mixed borders, and wildlife-friendly gardens.
Where can Callicarpa bodinieri be grown?
Where can Callicarpa bodinieri be grown?
It grows well in garden beds, shrub borders, woodland gardens, and large containers with fertile, well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Yes, the small blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.
Can Callicarpa bodinieri be used as a landscape feature?
Can Callicarpa bodinieri be used as a landscape feature?
Yes, its graceful branching habit, seasonal flowers, and colorful berry display make it well suited as a specimen plant, in mixed shrub borders, hedging, or as an accent in ornamental landscapes.
Does pruning help maintain healthy growth?
Does pruning help maintain healthy growth?
Yes, light pruning during the dormant season helps maintain an attractive shape, encourages healthy new growth, and supports vigorous development under suitable growing conditions.
Does Callicarpa bodinieri provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Does Callicarpa bodinieri provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Yes, healthy plants offer attractive green foliage, delicate flowers, and distinctive purple berries, providing lasting color, texture, and ornamental appeal from the flowering season through autumn under suitable growing conditions.