Barberry. Upright evergreen shrub with glossy, spine-tipped, dark green leaves Pendent racemes of dark orange flowers followed by blue-glaucous, black fruit. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers March to April. Fruits May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Berberis darwinii
Upright evergreen shrub with glossy, spine-tipped, dark green leaves Pendent racemes of dark orange flowers followed by blue-glaucous, black fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Berberis |
|---|---|
| Species | darwinii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Barberry |
| Flower Colour | orange |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | blue, black |
| Fruits When | May |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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