A popular and eye-catching shrub native to China, Callicarpa bodinieri var giraldii 'Profusion' has clusters of pink flowers, followed by masses of metallic-purple berries in autumn.
The young leaves are an attractive bronze and purple when young, turning pale green in the summer and developing purple / bronze tints in autumn before falling. The combination of the foliage and vibrant berries makes Callicarpa bodinieri 'Profusion' a good choice for use in flower arranging.
Also handsome at this time of year are the white fruit of the similar Callicarpa japonica 'Leucocarpa'.
The young leaves are an attractive bronze and purple when young, turning pale green in the summer and developing purple / bronze tints in autumn before falling. The combination of the foliage and vibrant berries makes Callicarpa bodinieri 'Profusion' a good choice for use in flower arranging.
Also handsome at this time of year are the white fruit of the similar Callicarpa japonica 'Leucocarpa'.
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