Barberry. The attractive large leaves colour well in the autumn. Clusters of drooping flowers are followed by an effective fruit display. Max Height 1.6m. 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 koreana
The attractive large leaves colour well in the autumn. Clusters of drooping flowers are followed by an effective fruit display.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Berberis |
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Species | koreana |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Barberry |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 1.6m |
Family | Berberidaceae |
Spread | 1.4m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
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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