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Posted 12/06/2022 in Shrub

Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion'

An ornamental fruiting, deciduous shrub; Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion' features clusters of small lilac flowers that give way to bright, glossy clusters of violet-purple fruits in the fall that persists into the winter. New leaves emerge bronze-purple before turning dark green in the summer and rosy pink in the fall. The bright berries provide a nice contrast against the barren winter landscape.

Post Details

Latin Name
Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion'
Common Name
Beautyberry
Planting Zone
Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
4-6 ft
Spread
4-6 ft
Potential Pests
Leaf spot and black mold

Plant Story

An ornamental fruiting, deciduous shrub; Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion' features clusters of small lilac flowers that give way to bright, glossy clusters of violet-purple fruits in the fall that persists into the winter. New leaves emerge bronze-purple before turning dark green in the summer and rosy pink in the fall. The bright berries provide a nice contrast against the barren winter landscape.

Special Care Instructions

Best flowering and fruiting in full sun. Prune in early spring. Best fruiting when planted in groups.

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