Barberry. Tall shrub with dark purple-red leaves. Pale yellow red-tinged flowers are followed by glossy red fruit. Excellent autumn colour. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea
Tall shrub with dark purple-red leaves. Pale yellow red-tinged flowers are followed by glossy red fruit. Excellent autumn colour.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Berberis |
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Species | thunbergii |
Varietry | f. atropurpurea |
Common Name | Barberry |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 1.6m |
Family | Berberidaceae |
Spread | 1.2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | red, purple |
Flowers From | April, May |
Colour Fruit | red |
Fruits When | June |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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