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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 thunbergii Golden Torch
Barberry
Common Name: Barberry Latin Name: Berberis thunbergii ‘Golden Torch’ Soil: Well-drained soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: Spring / white Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 1.2m/ 0.6m Special features: Glowing golden yellow-green foliage that brightens up a darker area of your garden. This delightful shrub features obovate leaves that glow a vibrant golden green colour throughout spring and summer. The spring leaves are complimented by delicate white flowers, which later turn to glossy red berries in autumn. By autumn, the foliage is flushed pink before the leaves fall. This low maintenance shrub is perfect for planting as hedging and the densely packed foliage and small spikes add security to a border. 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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