With reddish-purple foliage making a fine display in spring, this dwarf Berberis continues to delight through the seasons, as the leaves mature to fiery scarlet in autumn. It has small yellow flowers which attract pollinating insects, followed by berries to feed the birds. Compact deciduous Berberis 'Atropurpurea Nana' is easy to grow in any well-drained soil. It can also be grown as an interesting low hedge. Height and spread: 100cm (40).
This Japanese Barberry does what its name suggests. Berberis thunbergii 'Tiny Gold' is a compact hardy shrub, the deciduous foliage of which is a golden colour when it first appears in the spring. In the summer, these leaves take on a green hue, while the autumn sees them turn spectacular shades of orange and red. The plant's size, a mere 50cm (1'8), surely earns it a place in a patio container or at the front of a cottage garden border. It also boasts delicate, yellow flowers, which bloom in April and May and make this 'Tiny Gold' bush a nectar-rich haven for bees and butterflies in small wildlife gardens. Height: 50cm (1'8). Spread: 50cm (1'8).
An extremely versatile ornamental shrub that can be grown as an upright specimen plant or even trained as a hedge. Thanks to its prickly nature, it is the perfect choice for creating a secure property boundary. These plants require minimal maintenance or trimming and have an upright, columnar habit. Berberis 'Orange Rocket' is suitable for a range of soils and positions, especially difficult, exposed areas.
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 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.
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.
Stunning sprays of soft, delicate white blooms cover the arched stems of this semi-evergreen shrub from late spring. The bowl-shaped flowers attract pollinating insects, making Spiraea thunbergii an ideal choice for a wildlife garden. The RHS have awarded this attractive shrub with the prestigious AGM, due to its reliability and easy, low maintenance habit. Height: 1.5m (5?). Spread: 2m (6? 5?).
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 'Harlequin' not available
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Add a splash of colour to rockeries and the front of borders with Berberis thunbergii 'Lutin Rouge'. New leaves emerge bright red and gradually deepen to rich wine red throughout summer ? perfect for creating a dramatic contrast with the green foliage of neighbouring plants.