Berberis Darwinii (Berberis)

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Hedging & Screening, Evergreen, Flowering
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size	Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours	Orange Flowers (Summer early), Green Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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This fast growing evergreen shrub is ideally suited to hedging or as a back of border shrub. Producing masses of golden - orange flowers in spring followed by berries in Autumn. A very hardy all rounder growing to 3m X 3m plus.

Cultivation notes: Berberis will tolerate most soil types if well drained. Plant in sun / partial shade, it makes a fantastic vandal proof hedge. Trim to shape after flowering.

Plant Strengths: Scented blossom; Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive/spreading root growth; Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!