Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion' - 7.5Litre North Western Plants while highly scented white flowers

while highly scented white flowers appear in autumn and are much loved by pollinators

it performs well in borders and large containers and is particularly useful for brightening partially shaded areas

fragrant creamy-white flowers appear amongst the leaves

Hannah's tip: Either grow it in a pot or in a sunny position—but try to avoid doing both if you want to keep it looking its best for years to come

Hannah's Tip: If you love the look of 'Limelight' but don't have the space

Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion' - 7.5Litre North Western Plants while highly scented white flowersThe Beautyberry is a wonderful shrub with lightly purple tinted leaves in spring, turning green through summer before falling in autumn to reveal intense purple berries clustered along the stems. The berries hold well into winter, creating a truly eye catching display and providing colour at a time when many other plants have finished for the year. Leaf colour: Green Type: Deciduous Aspect: Full sun or partial shade Soil type: Sand, clay or loam Pot