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Amethyst™

Plant in sun or partial shade

36 - 60

Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii
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ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs

Amethyst™
Coral Berry
Symphoricarpos
x doorenbosii

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$16.95
Container Size: Quart

The vivid color of this coral berry makes it superior to other varieties. The vibrant hot pink fruit is much brighter and showier in the landscape than that of other coral berry cultivars. AMETHYST™ has good branching and a neat habit, unlike the rangy forms seen in many older types. This is a great plant to include in the home garden. It provides vivid color in mid-summer, and works nicely in informal woodland type gardens. It has been reported to be somewhat deer resistant.

Features

Small white midsummer flowers produce hot pink berries in late summer. May be pruned after berries have dropped. Great for perennial or cutting gardens. Deer resistant. Native.
• Attracts Birds
• Cut Flower
• Deer Resistant
• Fall Interest
• Landscape Plant
• Low Maintenance
• Native to the Americas

Ornamental Characteristics

Flower Color:
Pink
Foliage Color:
Green
Garden Height:
36 - 60"; Tall
Spacing:
48 - 72"
Habit:
Upright
Container Plant Style:
Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.

Plant Needs

Duration:
Shrub
Shrub Type:
Deciduous
Bloom Time:
Mid-Summer
Zones:
Hardy in zones 3 - 7
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Hardy Temp:
-40°F (-40°C)
Exposure:
Plant in sun or partial shade
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes
Great in the landscape or can be used in pots on the patio (plant in the ground in fall.) Beautiful when used as a cut flower it will bring life to any bouquet or floral display. Good for holding banks, as a filler or specimen, good for winter and woodla

Patent Information

Amethyst™ Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Kordes'

Growing Tips

Very tolerant of any soil, native on limestone and clay. Best if pruned in late fall or early spring. Medium moisture. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for the recommended rate of application.

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