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Callicarpa japonica 'Shiji Murasaki'
Also Known As
- Callicarpa japonica 'Wine Spritzer'
- Shiji Murasaki Variegated Beauty Berry
- Wine Spritzer Beauty Berry
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 5a-10a
Callicarpa japonica 'Shiji Murasaki' plant details
Callicarpa japonica 'Shiji Murasaki' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Callicarpa japonica 'Shiji Murasaki'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
- Uses: cutting garden, fall color, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Callicarpa japonica 'Shiji Murasaki'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Callicarpa japonica 'Shiji Murasaki'
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Water Needs
- regular
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- green
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun -mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 4'-8'
- sun -mostly shade
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun -mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-8'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun -dappled shade
- regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-5'
- sun -mostly shade
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