Amethyst™ Coral Berry
Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Kordes'
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, 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.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | sim-for-ee-KAR-poss |
| Key feature: | Ornamental Berries |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden style: | Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 7 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Tolerant of most moist soils. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, North American Native, Ornamental Berries, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2114 |
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Care Information
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.
Design Ideas
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.
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, 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.
Care Information
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.
Design Ideas
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.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | sim-for-ee-KAR-poss |
| Key feature: | Ornamental Berries |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden style: | Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 7 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Tolerant of most moist soils. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, North American Native, Ornamental Berries, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2114 |
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