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Callicarpa Plump & Plentiful™ Deep Purple

Heavy clusters of dark purple berries, ideal for fall floral arrangements

Picture-rich, dark purple berries will light up your garden in October and November. This new beautyberry from Kolster B.V. is an attractive shrub throughout the growing season, with large green leaves and dark stems. In fall, it produces exceptionally heavy clusters of dark purple berries—ideal for cutting and jaw-dropping floral designs.

Prefer to leave it in the landscape? The berries hold beautifully, adding long-lasting interest to mixed borders while providing food for wildlife. Harvest stems for arrangements or simply enjoy the display outdoors as days grow shorter, and nights turn cool.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Plump & Plentiful Deep Purple beautyberry
  • Botanical Name:
    Callicarpa bodinieri ‘Kolmdepu’
  • Type:
    Shrub

Cultural Details

TYPE

Shrub
  • Light:
    Full sun to part shade
  • Soil:
    Performs best in acidic soils
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well-drained
  • Hardiness Zone
    6-9
  • Size:
    5-6' tall by 4' wide
  • Spacing:
    3' x 3'
  • Bloom Time:
    Spring
  • Bloom Color:
    Lavendar pink
  • Fruit Time
    October until November
  • Fruit Color
    Dark Purple
  • Diseases & Pests:
    Aphids and spider mites can be a problem during the growing season
  • Stem Count

    First year: 0

    Second year: 0

    Third year: 10

    Fourth year: 10

    Fifth year: 10

    Sixth year: 10

What Makes Me Special?

Outstanding berry production for cut stems and long-lasting landscape color

Landscape Use

Cutting gardens, mixed borders, mass plantings, woodland gardens

Pruning

Callicarpa flowers in spring and fruits in fall. If your plants need pruning, be sure to do that in late winter to ensure maximum fruit production.

Propagation

Softwood Cuttings

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Plump & Plentiful Deep Purple beautyberry
  • Botanical Name:
    Callicarpa bodinieri ‘Kolmdepu’
  • Type:
    Shrub

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