Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
Eastern Asia
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Beautyberry
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
fleeceflower
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
fleeceflower
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
fleeceflower
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
Polygonum affine
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
fleeceflower
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
fleeceflower
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
fleeceflower
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Verbenaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Periscaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Unknown
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Beautyberry and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Fleeceflower season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beautyberry and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Beautyberry and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Beautyberry and Fleeceflower
Care of Beautyberry and Fleeceflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Fleeceflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.