How to tend a Callicarpa rubella

Also known as: Callicarpa brevipetiolata Merr., Callicarpa dielsii (H.Lév.) C.Pei, Callicarpa eriophylla Ridl., Callicarpa lasiantha Lem., Callicarpa panduriformis H.Lév., Callicarpa purpurea Lem., Callicarpa rubella f. angustata C.Pei, Callicarpa rubella f. crenata C.Pei, Callicarpa rubella var. dielsii (H.Lév.) H.L.Li, Callicarpa rubella var. hemsleyana Diels, Callicarpa rubella var. subglabra (C.Pei) H.T.Chang, Callicarpa rubella f. subglabra C.Pei, Callicarpa rubella f. villosa M.Cheng & Z.J.Feng, Callicarpa sessilifolia Wall. ex Walp., Callicarpa tenuiflora Champ. ex Benth., Callicarpa subglabra (C.Pei) L.X.Ye & B.Y.Ding, Callicarpa rubella var. crenata (C.Pei) L.X.Ye & B.Y.Ding

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China, Vietnam
Category
Verbenaceae, Callicarpa
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period June-July, fruiting period August-November
Flower colors
white, pink, light purple, fruit color purple
World Flora Online
View on WFO