Berberis thunbergii - 'Rose Glow' (Barberry)

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Hedging & Screening, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush, 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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This deciduous shrub with its spreading habit produces purple foliage splashed with a white variegation and yellow flowers, are borne in spring. Foliage turns an impressive red - gold in Autumn -beware of spines. 2m x 2m.

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 full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

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

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