Planted in a line, Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Dart's Red Lady' , makes an attractive and very manageable low hedge, that is ideal for front gardens. It can also be planted as a lone specimen shrub, within a garden border.
Berberis buxifolia 'Nana' produces delicate yellow-orange flowers in spring, emitting a wonderful sweet fragrance that is attractive to bees. These blooms are held on graceful, gently arching branches which are thickly covered in small, dark green leaves. This exceptionally dwarf evergreen shrub then produces rounded, purple-blue berries in the autumn, attracting birds and adding further interest to your garden. Berberis buxifolia 'Nana' is the perfect choice for small gardens where it can be planted in patio containers or used a low evergreen hedge. Height and Spread: 60cm (24).
A gorgeous dwarf shrub, that is perfect for small gardens, Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Admiration' has fiery, deep red foliage, with yellow edges on the leaves, and produces small pale green flowers in spring, followed later in the year by red berries. Japanese Barberry is suitable for both borders or planters, and is very low maintenance, once planted. The Royal Horticultural Society has awarded this plant its Award of Garden Merit. Best planted in full sun or partial shade. Height: and Spread: 60cm (24).
A striking and colourful deciduous shrub. The rounded foliage of Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Sunrise' is intensely pink in spring, maturing to bright red with a delicate gold margin by summer.
Description for Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Red Rocket' not available
On maturity these bushy shrubs enjoy full sun which helps them achieve their fabulous marbled pink foliage. Deciduous orange yellow flowers. Ideal for garden borders and hedging with a bushy upright habit.
On maturity these bushy shrubs enjoy full sun which helps them achieve their fabulous marbled pink foliage. Deciduous orange yellow flowers. Ideal for garden borders and hedging with a bushy upright habit.
A spectacular addition to any garden design with it's deep reddish-purple leaves which turn a brilliant red-orange shades in the autumn. A vigorous grower;this deciduous shrub will be right at home in a garden border or container.
Also known as the Barberry, Berberis are attractive deciduous shrubs with spiney branches and small, oval leaves and are noted for their foliage colour. Berberis thunbergia atropurpurea, the Japanese Barberry, is a handsome variety. It grows well in borders or pots and makes an excellent low-growing hedge. Thriving in a sunny or partially shaded location, it has dense, deep purple foliage and matching stems. The rich, dark colouring provides a wonderful contrast to the green shades of surrounding plants and it will make their flowers stand out to stunning effect. Recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', during March and April, small bright yellow flowers emerge, attracting bees and butterflies. These are followed in late summer by glossy, bright red berries that are a rich source of food for birds. In autumn the foliage turns to intense bright red before falling. Berberis atropurpurea in completely hardy, drought tolerant and easy to grow and care for. Although it doesn't require much pruning, it can be trimmed after flowering in spring. It will also respond well to being clipped to shape for hedging or topiary. Supplied as an established plant in a 2 L pot, ready for planting, reaching a height and spread of 1.2 m (4ft).
Rarely available to UK gardeners, the Japanese Burberry 'Berber' is a gorgeous and versatile shrub that grows in a loose upright form and makes a perfect low-maintenance hedge or edging or can be added to a border or used as a specimen plant in a container. In this collection you will receive: Berberis 'Chocolate Summer' - Berberis 'Chocolate Summer' is an incredibly useful garden plant. Thriving in a sunny location, its deep burgundy-brown leaves are carried on vibrant red stems, a striking colour combination anywhere in your garden. Recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', during April and May, dainty bright yellow flowers emerge, attracting bees and butterflies. These are followed in late summer by small orange berries. Berberis 'Coral' - 'Coral' is a beautiful dwarf Berberis, a bright and colourful deciduous shrub with large, oval leaves and contrasting yellow-green stems. Preferring a sunny spot, 'Coral', has the most spectacular foliage, with incredibly bright red leaves that have a thin line of gold around their edges. Coral is also recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators'. Berberis 'Summer Sunset' - With its wonderfully bright foliage, Berberis 'Summer Sunset' will make a vibrant addition to your garden planting. A dwarf variety, this beautiful deciduous shrub is slow growing, with dense, intense golden yellow foliage that's tinged in deep orange when young and becomes more lime green as it ages. The bright colouring means that 'Summer Sunset' looks sensational planted in your mixed borders. Berberis are completely hardy, drought tolerant and easy to grow and care for. Although they don't require much pruning, they can be trimmed after flowering in spring. It will also respond well to being clipped to shape for hedging. Supplied as 3 x established plant in 9cm pots, ready to plant out.
Bring some vivid colour to your garden with a dazzling display from this fabulous new introduction. A berberis with a purpose, 'Lutin Rouge' is a naturally compact type that can be used around the garden to highlight other plants or on its own as a feature plant in pots on the patio or decking - they look particularly striking as a pair either side of a path or when planted to the front of a border. A deciduous plant, this berberis will lose all its leaves in autumn, refreshing its mantle in spring when fresh new foliage appears. New spring growth emerges a bright and captivating scarlet and matures to a rich wine-red as summer progresses. Older leaves fade to green, giving an almost two-tone effect later in the year. Perfect for time-strapped gardeners, this very hardy, drought tolerant shrub needs virtually no maintenance once established, making it ideal for first-time gardeners too! Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, will grow to H45cm x W25cm. Will rarely produce flowers if at all, but its stunning colour more than makes up for that!