Overview
Callicarpa kwangtungensis is a bushy shrubs in the genus Callicarpa, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Callicarpa kwangtungensis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Callicarpa kwangtungensis is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Callicarpa, which includes both evergreen and deciduous shrubs with simple, opposite leaves. It produces small flowers in shades of white, pink, or purple that cluster in the axils, followed by brightly coloured fruits. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil types such as chalk, clay, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for cottage gardens, flower borders, and informal planting schemes.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Callicarpa
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Callicarpa kwangtungensis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Callicarpa kwangtungensis
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings in spring, Semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Callicarpa kwangtungensis?
Callicarpa kwangtungensis prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Callicarpa kwangtungensis need?
Callicarpa kwangtungensis is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Callicarpa kwangtungensis hardy in the UK?
Callicarpa kwangtungensis has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Callicarpa kwangtungensis?
Seed, Softwood cuttings in spring, Semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
