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.
Additional information
| Generic | Berberis |
|---|---|
| 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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