Berberis thunbergii - 'Rose Glow' (Berberis)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spreading arching, Architectural Form
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Yellow Flowers (Spring), Purple Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Berberis thunbergii cultivation notes: Berberis will flourish in most well drained soils, tolerating all but the poorest of soils. Plant in full sun for best foliage and flowering. Berberis is fully hardy - tolerating exposed locations. Prune to shape in spring - removing older wood to base.

Plant Strengths: Attractive autumn colour; Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!

Design & Plant Use for Berberis thunbergii:
  • Provides extended interest with blossom, berries and autumn colour
  • Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils

Common Missspellings: Berbaris, Berberas, Barberis, Burbaris, Burberis

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