Barberry. Vigorous arching shrub with grey green leaves, Round yellow flowers are followed by bright scarlet-red fruit. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Berberis x carminea ‘Pirate King’
Vigorous arching shrub with grey green leaves, Round yellow flowers are followed by bright scarlet-red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Berberis |
|---|---|
| Species | x carminea |
| Varietry | 'Pirate King' |
| Common Name | Barberry |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, grey |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | scarlet, 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 | |
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