Callicarpa Duet is a stunning shrub with variegated leaves that grow in zones 5-9. Grown naturally, it reaches a size of 2-3 feet and adds beauty to any garden.
Callicarpa Duet is a beautiful variegated beautyberry shrub. It is a cultivar of Callicarpa dichotoma, which is commonly known as beautyberry. Beautyberry is native to North America and is known for its showy purple berries in the fall.
Callicarpa Duet is a relatively new cultivar, first introduced in 2008. It is a hybrid of Callicarpa dichotoma and Callicarpa bodinieri. The variegated leaves of Callicarpa Duet are a beautiful combination of green and yellow. The leaves are also slightly larger than the leaves of regular beautyberry.
Callicarpa Duet is a hardy shrub that can be grown in USDA zones 5-8. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It is a low-maintenance shrub that is drought tolerant once established.
Callicarpa Duet blooms in the summer with small, pink flowers. The flowers are followed by clusters of white berries in the fall. The berries are edible but are not very flavorful.
Callicarpa Duet is a good choice for a garden border or as a specimen plant. It is also a good choice for attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
Here are some tips for caring for Callicarpa Duet:
- Water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize it once a year in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune it in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches and to shape the plant.
- Protect it from winter winds and cold.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
