CALLICARPA PEARL GLAM - PG431

Main features

• Botanical name: Callicarpa bodinieri ‘Pearl Glam’ 

• Family: Lamiaceae 

• Height and growth: Compact deciduous shrub, about 1.40 m tall by 1 m wide at maturity

• Flowering: Small white-lilac flowers in June-July, melliferous; followed by numerous clusters of orchid-purple berries that last from late summer into winter

• Leaves: Purple/dark purple foliage from spring onwards, very decorative; Deciduous but with a strong ornamental impact even after the leaves have fallen thanks to its showy berries 

Why choose Callicarpa ‘Pearl Glam’

• Scenic effect all year round: Dark foliage that attracts the eye, spectacular orchid-purple berries that brighten up the winter.

• Wildlife and ornamental: attracts bees and other pollinators during flowering; The berries are food for birds in the cold months.

• Perfect even for small spaces: Compact habit, suitable for small gardens, borders, flower beds, or even in containers.

• Hardy and resistant: It tolerates very low temperatures well (down to about -20/-23 °C), adaptable to various types of soil as long as it is well-drained.

Growing Tips

• Location: Full sun or partial shade; avoid deep shade, which would reduce foliage color and berry production.

• Soil: Ordinary, well-drained, fertile soil; It does not like soil that is too compact or waterlogged in winter.

• Watering: Keep the soil cool during the warmer months; once well established, the plant tolerates drier periods.

• Pruning: Light, preferably done in late winter; remove frost-damaged branches and shorten some to maintain a tidy shape and vigor.