Berberis koehneana - 'Auramea'

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours Yellow Flowers (Spring), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Berberis koehneana 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: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; 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; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners! Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.

Design & Plant Use for Berberis koehneana:
  • Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils

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

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Berberis koehneana - 'Auramea'
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