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Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry

Symphoricarpos hybrid 'Bokrabright'

Pronunciation: sim-for-ee-KAR-poss
SKU #01766
3-7

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate grower to 4 ft. tall and wide.

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Description Light pink summer blooms followed by abundant, large, white fruit in fall, becoming especially showy on the otherwise bare stems in winter. The perfect plant for spicing up northern native plant landscapes and wild garden woodlands. Berry-filled stems are excellent in floral arrangements. Deciduous.
Bloom Time Summer
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds
Problems/Solutions Erosion Control
Growth Rate Moderate
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape Use Border, Hillside
Design Ideas Native, snowberries are essential to North American wild landscapes because they naturalize so well. A superbly beautiful addition to wildlife habitat gardens as a late season food source for many species. Improved color and form has boosted them into high status in traditional shrub borders for late season interest. Plant as a low informal hedge or arrange in irregular groupings. A fresh new candidate for foundation planting. Add to any garden for a ready supply of colorful cut berry sprays for autumn decorating.
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Fall Color Yellow
Companion Plants American Cranberry (Viburnum); Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Dogwood (Cornus); Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Magnolia (Magnolia)
Care Instructions Grows easily in a wide range of soil types. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new spring growth. Naturally forms a thicket; root suckers may be pruned to maintain size.
History Symphoricarpos are native to North America and were first improved by the breeding work of G.A. Doorenbos in the 1940's. The native habitat runs from Nova Scotia to Alberta, south to Minnesota and Virginia and in the western North America from Southwestern Alaska to Southern California. Snowberry is a member of the Honeysuckle family and got its name from the inside of the fruit which looks like snow when broken open. Bright Fantasy came to Monrovia from a breeding program in the Netherlands where it is prized in the cut flower industry. Virtually all Native American tribes within its range used this plant as a medicinal for treating a wide variety of illnesses from upset stomach to eye inflammation. It is warned that ingestion of the berries could cause mild illness and is not advised.
Details
DescriptionLight pink summer blooms followed by abundant, large, white fruit in fall, becoming especially showy on the otherwise bare stems in winter. The perfect plant for spicing up northern native plant landscapes and wild garden woodlands. Berry-filled stems are excellent in floral arrangements. Deciduous.
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control
Growth RateModerate
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hillside
Design IdeasNative, snowberries are essential to North American wild landscapes because they naturalize so well. A superbly beautiful addition to wildlife habitat gardens as a late season food source for many species. Improved color and form has boosted them into high status in traditional shrub borders for late season interest. Plant as a low informal hedge or arrange in irregular groupings. A fresh new candidate for foundation planting. Add to any garden for a ready supply of colorful cut berry sprays for autumn decorating.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Fall ColorYellow
Companion PlantsAmerican Cranberry (Viburnum); Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Dogwood (Cornus); Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Magnolia (Magnolia)
Care
Care InstructionsGrows easily in a wide range of soil types. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new spring growth. Naturally forms a thicket; root suckers may be pruned to maintain size.
History
HistorySymphoricarpos are native to North America and were first improved by the breeding work of G.A. Doorenbos in the 1940's. The native habitat runs from Nova Scotia to Alberta, south to Minnesota and Virginia and in the western North America from Southwestern Alaska to Southern California. Snowberry is a member of the Honeysuckle family and got its name from the inside of the fruit which looks like snow when broken open. Bright Fantasy came to Monrovia from a breeding program in the Netherlands where it is prized in the cut flower industry. Virtually all Native American tribes within its range used this plant as a medicinal for treating a wide variety of illnesses from upset stomach to eye inflammation. It is warned that ingestion of the berries could cause mild illness and is not advised.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry produce flowers?
Summer
Is Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry evergreen or deciduous?
Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry?
Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry is Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds.
Is Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry resistant to pests or animals?
Erosion Control
How fast does Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry grow?
Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry in my landscape?
Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry is suitable for: Border, Hillside.
How can I use Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry in my garden design?
Native, snowberries are essential to North American wild landscapes because they naturalize so well. A superbly beautiful addition to wildlife habitat gardens as a late season food source for many species. Improved color and form has boosted them into high status in traditional shrub borders for late season interest. Plant as a low informal hedge or arrange in irregular groupings. A fresh new candidate for foundation planting. Add to any garden for a ready supply of colorful cut berry sprays for autumn decorating.
What color are Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry flowers?
Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry?
Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry?
Good companion plants for Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry include: American Cranberry (Viburnum); Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Dogwood (Cornus); Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Magnolia (Magnolia).
How do I care for Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry?
Grows easily in a wide range of soil types. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new spring growth. Naturally forms a thicket; root suckers may be pruned to maintain size.
What is the history of Bright Fantasy™ Snowberry?
Symphoricarpos are native to North America and were first improved by the breeding work of G.A. Doorenbos in the 1940's. The native habitat runs from Nova Scotia to Alberta, south to Minnesota and Virginia and in the western North America from Southwestern Alaska to Southern California. Snowberry is a member of the Honeysuckle family and got its name from the inside of the fruit which looks like snow when broken open. Bright Fantasy came to Monrovia from a breeding program in the Netherlands where it is prized in the cut flower industry. Virtually all Native American tribes within its range used this plant as a medicinal for treating a wide variety of illnesses from upset stomach to eye inflammation. It is warned that ingestion of the berries could cause mild illness and is not advised.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.