Callicarpa bodinieri 'Magical Purple', 3L Wellbeing Foods this solid oak chopping board

this solid oak chopping board is a really useful accessory in the home

A clump forming perennial

These flowers emerge amidst slender

the soft purple flowers – unusually large

Callicarpa bodinieri 'Magical Purple', 3L Wellbeing Foods this solid oak chopping boardAlthough 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.