Callicarpa bodinieri 'Magical Purple', 3L Ikebana Lonicera standishii is a semi-evergreen

Lonicera standishii is a semi-evergreen honeysuckle that is highly valued for its abundance of small

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writer and photographer Christine Chitnis brings Portugal to life through the stunning designs and hues that define its countryside

Callicarpa bodinieri 'Magical Purple', 3L Ikebana Lonicera standishii is a semi-evergreenAlthough an attractive deciduous shrub with green foliage and small pink flowers in summer, it is in autumn that Callicarpa 'Magical Purple' really shines. The stems are bare of leaves, but the boughs are laden with purple bead like berries into winter. These striking branches are wonderful in a floral arrangement, where the vivid colour can be enjoyed up close.