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Callicarpa rubella

 
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Family: Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Callicarpa (kal-ee-KAR-puh) (Info)
Species: rubella (ROO-bel-uh) (Info)

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Shrubs

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pale Pink

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive azulivines On Nov 12, 2009, azulivines from Burnaby, BC (Zone 7b) wrote:

Stunning purple berries make this shrub a must-have in the garden for its intense winter interest.

Positive britannica On May 20, 2009, britannica from Eddyville, KY wrote:

This plant grows wild in Western Kentucky. I have some on my property and have taken woody stem cuttings (when the foliage is full) in late May. I put them in a glass of water and wait for the roots to appear - about 2-3 weeks. Then plant them.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

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Deland, Florida
Eddyville, Kentucky
Gonzales, Louisiana



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