Barberry. An attractive variety with red-purple leaves that turn an superb colour crimson in the autumn. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers March to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Berberis x ottawensis f. purpurea
An attractive variety with red-purple leaves that turn an superb colour crimson in the autumn.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Berberis |
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Species | x ottawensis |
Varietry | f. purpurea |
Common Name | Barberry |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 2.5m |
Family | Berberidaceae |
Spread | 2.5m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Rounded |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | purple |
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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