30-45cm Purple Japanese Barberry | Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' Bare Root Plant

Name: 30-45cm Purple Japanese Barberry | Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' Bare Root Plant
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178795286907_55626565419387
Price: 7.99 GBP
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SHR0167

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Features vibrant purple leaves on a medium-sized, bushy shrub.
Offers year-round interest, with leaves turning deep red in autumn.
Enjoy small, pink-tinged yellow flowers in spring, followed by bright red berries in summer.
Ideal as a wildlife-friendly hedge or a colourful backdrop in a border.
Extremely resilient, tolerating drought, coastal conditions, and exposed spots once established.

Species: Barberry
Features: Autumn colour, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits
Flowering Season: Late spring, Summer
Flowering Time: April, May
Flower Colour: Small yellow, pink-tinged flowers
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Any well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H7: down to -20°C)
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Spread: Approx 1m without pruning
Growth Rate: Average (30-60cm per year)

Planting Time: October to March
Spacing: For hedging, plant 3 per metre. For a specimen shrub, allow 1m of space.
Watering: Water well after planting and during dry spells for the first year.
Feeding: Not required.
Pruning: Prune lightly in winter. Once mature, hedges can be clipped at any time of year.
Pest & Disease: Excellent resistance, but can be affected by mildew on dry soils.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare root
Height on Arrival: 30-45cm
Eventual Height: 1.5-2m

Highlights

Features vibrant purple leaves on a medium-sized, bushy shrub.
Offers year-round interest, with leaves turning deep red in autumn.
Enjoy small, pink-tinged yellow flowers in spring, followed by bright red berries in summer.
Ideal as a wildlife-friendly hedge or a colourful backdrop in a border.
Extremely resilient, tolerating drought, coastal conditions, and exposed spots once established.

Variety Specifications

Species: Barberry
Features: Autumn colour, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits
Flowering Season: Late spring, Summer
Flowering Time: April, May
Flower Colour: Small yellow, pink-tinged flowers
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Any well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H7: down to -20°C)
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Spread: Approx 1m without pruning
Growth Rate: Average (30-60cm per year)

Planting & Care

Planting Time: October to March
Spacing: For hedging, plant 3 per metre. For a specimen shrub, allow 1m of space.
Watering: Water well after planting and during dry spells for the first year.
Feeding: Not required.
Pruning: Prune lightly in winter. Once mature, hedges can be clipped at any time of year.
Pest & Disease: Excellent resistance, but can be affected by mildew on dry soils.

Product Specifications