Barberry. An excellent flowering shrub with superb autumn foliage colour. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.4m. Flowers March to May. Fruits August to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Berberis thunbergii ‘Green Carpet’
An excellent flowering shrub with superb autumn foliage colour.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Berberis |
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Species | thunbergii |
Varietry | 'Green Carpet' |
Common Name | Barberry |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 1m |
Family | Berberidaceae |
Spread | 1.4m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Arching, Low spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, May |
Colour Fruit | red |
Fruits When | August, September |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Group planting |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Remove dead flower heads and 1/3 of old wood, Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Powdery mildew |
Maintenance | Top dress in spring |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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