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Berberis are known for their showy display of brightly coloured spring flowers which appear in axillary clusters. They can be deciduous or evergreen, depending on the variety, and come in a variety of leaf shapes and colours. They work well in a border and also makes great informal flowering hedges.
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Berberis darwinii
Barberry
Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis darwiniiSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Golden yellowHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m x 3mSpecial features: Shiny holly like leavesDense colourful fast growing evergreen shrub with bright, shiny, very prickly holly-like, dark green leaves. New foliage tinged red turning green with age. Clothed in masses of rich orange flowers May to June, followed by edible blue barberries which are excellent in jams and preserves. Occasional flowers in autumn in mild weather. Shade tolerant. Trustpilot
Berberis darwinii Compacta
Barberry
Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis darwinii 'Compacta'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ Golden yellow Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.9m/0.9mSpecial features: An evergreen variety which features glossy deep green leaves.The 'Compacta' is the more compact form of the ever-popular darwinii. This shrub features golden yellow flowers that appear in spring, and these later turn to blue-black fruits in autumn. The holly-like leaves of the ‘Compacta’ start out with a red tinge and develop into a deep green colour. This low-maintenance shrub is the ideal choice for adding year-round colour to a bed or border. Trustpilot
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Berberis Helmond Pillar
Barberry
Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar'Soil: well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ pale yellow flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m x 0.6mSpecial features: A narrow upright barberry with rich purple foliage.This deciduous barberry is grown for its dark red-purple leaves and its narrow upright habit. It has small, red-tinted, pale-yellow flowers in mid-spring and in autumn, the leaves turn a brilliant shade of red. It is low maintenance, and useful for giving vertical interest in shrub borders. Trustpilot
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Berberis Maria
Barberry
Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Maria'Soil: well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ insignificant yellow flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.7m x 0.7mSpecial features: Glowing golden yellow-green foliage which brightens up any garden The ‘Maria’ is a lively and vivid variety of barberry which features small rounded leaves that are densely packed onto the pillar-like framework. New foliage shoots through red, and then turns to yellow-green, then finally bright orange-red in autumn. This deciduous shrub is perfect for adding a vibrant splash of colour to a bed, border, or rockery and it works particularly well when planted alongside a darker variety of barberry like the ‘Helmond Pillar’. Trustpilot
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Berberis Pow Wow
Barberry
Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis 'Pow Wow'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April-May/ CreamHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1m/90cmSpecial features: Vibrant variegated foliage and a pretty summer flowers. The ‘Pow Wow’ is a delightful, deciduous shrub which has a slight spreading habit and is a great addition to a bed or border. The small, waxy leaves are ovate in shape and densely packed onto the golden stems. The leaves are bright golden green with mottled white and pink splashes and new shoots have a rosy blush to them. In autumn, the leaves turn deep orange which adds further interest to this hardy shrub. This is a low maintenance shrub which is useful for adding a burst of colour to your garden. Trustpilot
Berberis Rose Glow
Barberry
Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow'Soil: well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ little bell-shaped yellow flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.2m x 1.5mSpecial features: Deciduous shrub with beautiful purple foliage mottled with pink and white.This rounded shrub has tiny leaves that are curiously mottled pink and purple with touches of white on occasion. Close up, the leaves can look muddled. At a short distance, the colours meld, creating a rich pinkish plum effect, which glows when caught by the sun. This deciduous shrub has little bell-shaped yellow flowers in spring, red berries in September and bright red autumnal tints. Trustpilot
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Berberis Telstar
Barberry
Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis x frikartii 'Telstar'Soil: well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ insignificant yellow flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1m x 1.5mSpecial features: A vibrant evergreen shrub which makes a great low, thorny hedge The 'Telstar' is a fantastic evergreen shrub which features small, dark-green leaves that hold their colour all year round. The glossy leaves have pretty silver undersides to them and they are densely packed onto the thorny branches. Many people plant this barberry as a security hedge as its thorny branches deter intruders, but it also works very well in a border alongside a different coloured barberry, like the Barberry 'Aurea'.
Berberis thunbergii Admiration
Barberry
Common Name: Barberry Latin Name: Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Admiration' Soil: Well-drained soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: Spring / Pale pink Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 0.4m/0.4m Special features: Purple-red obovate leaves that have a striking yellow margin. This delightfully compact shrub has a truly unique display of foliage as the leaves emerge deep green and mature to a rich red colour with a distinctive yellow margin. The spring leaves are accompanied by pale pink flowers, and these later turn to small, shiny crimson fruits in autumn. The ‘Admiration’ is great for planting in a mixed border or bed and will add a unique splash of colour to your garden. For the optimum leaf colour, plant this barberry in a sunny spot. Trustpilot
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Berberis thunbergii Golden Ring
Barberry
Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Golden Ring'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ Pale yellow-redHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.4m/1.2mSpecial features: Delightful maroon foliage that has a glowing golden edge.The leaves of the 'Golden Ring' are undoubtedly its most special feature as they are wine-red in colour and have a golden margin which adds great contrast. In spring, small yellow-red flowers appear and these are later replaced by glossy red berries in autumn. This shrub is the perfect choice for planting at the back of a border to add height and structure. For the optimum leaf colour, plant this shrub in a sunny spot. Trustpilot
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Berberis thunbergii Orange Dream
Barberry
Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Dream'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ OrangeHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.6m/0.9mSpecial features: Attractive orange-red foliage.The 'Orange Dream' features a delightful display of orange-red foliage that is densely packed onto the spiny branches. In spring, delicate orange coloured flowers emerge and these later turn to small orange-red berries. This low-maintenance shrub has a slight spreading habit, but keeps its fairly compact form. You can plant this barberry as a small security hedge as it features spiny branches: its size also makes it an ideal plant for a bed or border.
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Berberis thunbergii Starburst
Barberry
Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Starburst'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ YellowHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.5m/0.7mSpecial features: Deep crimson leaves in autumn.The 'Starburst' is a unique form of barberry that features the most wonderful leaves that are mid-dark green in colour with splashes of creamy variegation. The obovate leaves come from red shoots when young, and then turn to a dazzling crimson colour in autumn. This deciduous shrub also has tiny yellow flowers that emerge in spring, and these later turn to red berries in autumn. The small fruits are a popular choice with wildlife. This colourful shrub is ideal for planting as edging to a path and also works well in beds. Trustpilot
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Berberis x media Red Jewel
Barberry
Common Name: Barberry Red JewelLatin Name: Berberis x media 'Red Jewel'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ insignificant yellow flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.9m-1.2mSpecial features: Compact habit with glossy foliage, semi-evergreen. The Barberry 'Red Jewel' is a small semi-evergreen shrub of dense prickly habit, foliage is bronze/red when young becoming green in summer followed by red autumn colour. Trustpilot
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Berberis x ottawensis Superba
Barberry
Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis x ottawensis f. purpurea 'Superba'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ Yellow-orange flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m/2mSpecial features: Beetroot red leaves and pretty orange-yellow flowers in spring.The 'Superba' is an all-round great shrub which features stunning beetroot red leaves that start out bronze and turn to a brighter red colour in autumn. Small and glossy berries also appear in autumn and these are popular with wildlife. This deciduous barberry grows to be vigorous and the spiny branches arch over with age. This shrub is perfect for planting as a contrast plant against green-leaved forms of barberry like the ‘Starburst’ and works really well as a low-maintenance hedge. Trustpilot
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