Barberry. One of the best variegated forms a very attractive border plant. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers March to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Berberis thunbergii ‘Pink Queen’ (v)
One of the best variegated forms a very attractive border plant.
	
	
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								| Generic | Berberis  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | thunbergii  | 
		
| Varietry | 'Pink Queen' (v)  | 
		
| Common Name | Barberry  | 
		
| Flower Colour | yellow  | 
		
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade  | 
		
| Foliage | Deciduous  | 
		
| Height | 1.2m  | 
		
| Family | Berberidaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 2m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | pink, white, grey  | 
		
| Flowers From | March, May  | 
		
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| 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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