Callicarpa spp. Plant Care Reminders

Beautyberry

General Information

• Instruction By	Julie Bawden-Davis
  Notes	Graceful deciduous shrubs with arching branches and eye-catching lilac or pink flowers in summer that turn to berries in the fall, hanging on until winter. Grows 4 to 6 feet and wide, depending on the species. This easy-to-grow plant is generally pest-free.
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Plant Care Instruction

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  • February
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  • August
  • September
  • October

  February 1. Buy Buy when available in the nursery and via mail-order. 2. Prune Flowers and berries appear on new growth. Remove old stems and crossing branches.

  March 1. Buy Buy when available in the nursery and via mail-order. 2. Plant Plant in a light shade location in well-draining soil. 3. Fertilize Feed monthly with a well-balanced fertilizer. 4. Prune Flowers and berries appear on new growth. Remove old stems and crossing branches 5. Transplant Transplant in a light shade location in well-draining soil.

  April 1. Buy Buy when available in the nursery and via mail-order. 2. Plant Plant in a light shade location in well-draining soil. 3. Fertilize Feed monthly with a well-balanced fertilizer. 4. Water Water established plants weekly in the absence of rain. Do not overwater, as the plant is drought tolerant. 5. Transplant Transplant in a light shade location in well-draining soil.

  May 1. Buy Buy when available in the nursery and via mail-order. 2. Plant Plant in a light shade location in well-draining soil. 3. Fertilize Feed monthly with a well-balanced fertilizer. 4. Water Water established plants weekly in the absence of rain. Do not overwater, as the plant is drought tolerant. 5. Transplant Transplant in a light shade location in well-draining soil.

  June 1. Fertilize Feed monthly with a well-balanced fertilizer. 2. Water Water established plants twice weekly in the absence of rain. Do not overwater, as the plant is drought tolerant.

  July 1. Water Water established plants twice weekly in the absence of rain. Do not overwater, as the plant is drought tolerant.

  August 1. Water Water established plants twice weekly in the absence of rain. Do not overwater, as the plant is drought tolerant.

  September 1. Water Water established plants twice weekly in the absence of rain. Do not overwater, as the plant is drought tolerant.

  October 1. Water Water established plants weekly in the absence of rain. Do not overwater, as the plant is drought tolerant.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! February Buy when available in the nursery and via mail-order. March Buy when available in the nursery and via mail-order. April Buy when available in the nursery and via mail-order. May Buy when available in the nursery and via mail-order.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? March Plant in a light shade location in well-draining soil. April Plant in a light shade location in well-draining soil. May Plant in a light shade location in well-draining soil.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? March Feed monthly with a well-balanced fertilizer. April Feed monthly with a well-balanced fertilizer. May Feed monthly with a well-balanced fertilizer. June Feed monthly with a well-balanced fertilizer.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? April Water established plants weekly in the absence of rain. Do not overwater, as the plant is drought tolerant. May Water established plants weekly in the absence of rain. Do not overwater, as the plant is drought tolerant. June Water established plants twice weekly in the absence of rain. Do not overwater, as the plant is drought tolerant. July Water established plants twice weekly in the absence of rain. Do not overwater, as the plant is drought tolerant. August Water established plants twice weekly in the absence of rain. Do not overwater, as the plant is drought tolerant. September Water established plants twice weekly in the absence of rain. Do not overwater, as the plant is drought tolerant. October Water established plants weekly in the absence of rain. Do not overwater, as the plant is drought tolerant.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? February Flowers and berries appear on new growth. Remove old stems and crossing branches. March Flowers and berries appear on new growth. Remove old stems and crossing branches

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? February Flowers and berries appear on new growth. Remove old stems and crossing branches

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? March Transplant in a light shade location in well-draining soil. April Transplant in a light shade location in well-draining soil. May Transplant in a light shade location in well-draining soil.