Substitute other shrubs with similar cultural needs such as rhododendron, mountain laurel (Kalmia), hydrangea, viburnum, beautyberry, or summersweet (Clethra). DESIGN IDEAS For borders and landscapes: Use as hedging or screening, in foundation plantings, mixed or woodland borders. For slopes and hi...
Let’s learn a bit more about this interesting plant. You’ll learn when to plant it, where to plant it, what to plant it with, and everything you need to know aboutBuddleia davidiiand its care. Let’s dig in! Butterfly Bush Plant Overview ...
Beautyberry Care Tips Beautyberry is a low-maintenace, easy-to-grow shrub. Light Even though this plant typically grows in woodland areas, it produces the best fruit set in full sun. Beautyberry grows in part shade, but it displays a looser habit and bears less fruit. ...
American beautyberry has pretty white flowers but the eye-catching seasonal feature of this native shrub are the bright purple berries in the fall. The berries hold well into the winter, serving as food for birds. The shrub blooms on new growth so you don't need to worry about accidentally...
Grow in full sun or light shade; but for optimum berry production, a sunny location is best. When to plant: Spring or fall. Spacing: When planting beautyberry, give it plenty of room to sprawl. The weight of the berries often cause the shrub’s flexible branches to bend, which can shad...