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Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea
Barberry 

Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea
Common name

Barberry

Group

Shrubs

Family

Berberidaceae

Description

Barberry. Tall shrub with dark purple-red leaves. Pale yellow red-tinged flowers are followed by glossy red fruit. Excellent autumn colour. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Upright; Spreading
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin and eye irritant

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
1.6m
Ultimate spread
1.2m

Colour

Flowers
Yellow in April; May
Foliage
Red; Purple - Deciduous
Fruit
Red in June
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Partial shade Sheltered site
Soil
Most types
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Border
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
After flowering Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth
Maintenance
Dead heading
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Rusts; Flea beetles

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Regular 10 litre 40-60 cm --- £18.01 £ 26
Regular 10 litre 30-40 cm --- £18.01 £ 2
Regular 5 litre 40-60 cm --- £11.49 £ 267
Regular 2 litre 40-60 cm --- £3.99 £ 112