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Beautyberry  

Callicarpa americana - Also known as French mulberry- A late flowering shrub grown for the beautiful, colorful Autumn berries.  Perhaps the most beautiful Beautyberry, this species of Callicarpa has larger leaves than other Beautyberries. 

 

Purple berries are produced in abundance in late summer and fall and stay on the plant after leaves have fallen.  Light lavender-pink flowers bloom in late spring.  Flowers are produced from new growth so care should be taken when pruned. The shrub forms the same weeping effect so common on other Beautyberries.

 

Can tolerate most soil conditions except high alkaline. The shrub grows 5' to 8' tall and wide and is hardy from zone 7 to 10. Native to the southeast.  The purple fruit is a good wildlife attractor. A member of the Verbenaceae family.    

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Sowing instructions:

  • Soak in warm water for 24 hours

  • Start indoors in a good draining potting mix indoors 8 weeks before planting outside

  • Germination results in 6-12 days at a soil temperature of 70-90 degrees F

  • Soil temperature should be at least 60-70 degrees F when planting outdoors

Plant Care: Harden off and set out after all danger of frost is past in a nice sunny spot.  

Growing Tips:

  • Keep plants well watered

  • Seed can be sown indoors 8 weeks before last frost date

  • Sow outdoors after last frost and when soil temperature reaches at least 65°

Plant Care:

  • Grow in a standard potting mix

  • Place in bright filtered light

  • Likes a deep, rich well fertilized soil

  • Keep moist and feed once a month

  • Transplant when large enough to handle into pots

  •  Keep humid if in dry conditions by occasional misting

  • Do not allow to remain in standing water

USES:

  • Plants can be massed together spaced 4 to 5 feet apart forming a nice hedge or barrier.  Thick growth discourages people from walking through the plant.

  • Can be used is mass plantings in sun or part shade. 

  • Branches will droop over a wall if planted on top making it ideally suited for raised planters or containers.  

Fun Facts:

  • Great for low maintenance natural gardens where it will contribute year round to the natural beauty of the garden

  • Fruit sets from August to October in purple

  • Hardy in zone 6 or higher

  • Drought tolerant

  • Perfect for the home and greenhouse growers

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  • Another fun plant from seeds of the Rainforest 

 

 

 

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