Callicarpa dichotoma
By Andrewr
- 3 Oct, 2007
- 29 likes
Shorter than the better known callicarpa bodinieri, this reaches about four feet with similar spread. Wonderful autumn colour and the characteristic lilac berries
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I think they will only take Zone 6
13 Jun, 2008
Very pretty in pink
21 Oct, 2008
That is a terrific photo of a lovely shrub...and ...alas...one more time, not hardy enough for my climate.
6 Jun, 2009
So delicate & pretty.
8 Oct, 2009
When I saw the thumbnail of this, I thought it was a Poinsettia??? lol
19 Oct, 2010
This is sooooooo lovely. I want to get one. I live in Glos. so would it be hardy enough. I ask because I lost many plants and shrubs to the frosts last winter. Would be much obliged for info.
24 Oct, 2011
Breda - it's supposed to take at least -20C so even Gloucestershire should suit it
24 Oct, 2011
Thank you so much Andrew, I will now order one and do you think now is a good time to plant one out?
24 Oct, 2011
Now is a very good time while the soil is still warm
24 Oct, 2011
I tried to order the Callicarpa Dichotoma Andrew but drew a blank. I also tried my local garden centres but no luck. Do you perhaps know where I could order one. Here's hoping, and thanks in advance...
29 Oct, 2011
Breda - go on to the RHS website, click on 'Plants' and use Plant Finder to find anyone stocking it. Last time I checked there were only five but one of them was in Gloucestershire
29 Oct, 2011
Will do. Thanks lots...
29 Oct, 2011
hi never seen this before lovley i want one can i have some more info please.
12 Mar, 2012
Shazza - this is a relative of callicarpa bodinieri, more usually seen in Garden Centres. It likes a sunny site, and grows about five feet tall by a similar spread. As you can see by the comments above, it is not widely available and you will need to track it down in a specialist nursery.
In previous years, we have had an online discussion about the autumn leaf colour as no reference books or articles mention it. Either I have an interesting variant or my soil is a little on the dry side, causing the effect.
13 Mar, 2012
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What a beautiful "bush"?. Absolutely love the colors. I live in Michigan, USA, Zone 5....Good or bad?
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