Purple beautyberry 'Early Amethyst' (Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst')

Purple beautyberry 'Early Amethyst'

Purple beautyberry 'Early Amethyst', known for its vibrant clusters of purple berries, is a deciduous shrub with fine-textured foliage that turns a subtle yellow in fall. Ideal for garden accents, purple beautyberry 'Early Amethyst' thrives in well-drained soil and can attract birds and butterflies. Its showy fruit provides a picturesque display against the backdrop of its arching branches.

Scientific classification

Genus

Mints plantains olives and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Shrub

Plant Type

Late spring, Summer

Bloom Time

Late summer, Fall

Harvest Time

1 cm to 2.5 cm

Flower Size

Purple, Lavender

Fruit Color

Purple, Pink

Flower Color

Winter dormancy

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Purple beautyberry 'Early Amethyst'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Purple beautyberry 'Early Amethyst' thrives in moist environments without water accumulation. Increase watering and humidity in dry seasons, while promptly draining excess water in rainy seasons. Excess moisture harms roots, leading to yellowing leaves and poor growth. Reduce watering during winter as growth slows.

Fertilize: Before planting, integrate organic or slow-release fertilizer into the soil for long-term nutrition. In spring and fall, apply compound fertilizer, adjusting frequency based on purple beautyberry 'Early Amethyst''s growth. Reduce fertilization in late fall, ceasing before winter as purple beautyberry 'Early Amethyst' becomes dormant.

Pruning: Purple beautyberry 'Early Amethyst', featuring vibrant purple berries, thrives with early spring pruning. Remove dead stems for better air circulation and health. Thinning older branches promotes new growth and berry production, while regular pruning maintains shape and fosters summer blooms.

Propagation: Purple beautyberry 'Early Amethyst' is generally propagated by cuttings taken in early spring or summer. Select a 15 cm robust branch (0.6 cm thick) with 2-3 nodes. Use rooting powder, drill holes in sterilized soil, and bury two-thirds of the branch, spacing them 8 cm apart while keeping the soil moist.

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