BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

An eye-catching cultivar which has young leaves that are purple as they emerge and within a few weeks begin to show pleasing swirls of pink and cream variegation which lasts all summer. In the autumn the leaves turn shades of glowing-red before falling. The best foliar effects are enhanced by occasional judicious pruning! Pale yellow flowers in spring are followed by small, shiny red fruit later in the year. A colourful, low maintenance foliage plant!

Features

• Common name: Barberry
• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: March - April.
• Flower Colour: Pale yellow
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: A medium sized, spreading shrub with arching branches.
• Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
• Spread: 2 m (6 ft)
• Notes: Prune to shape in late autumn or winter if required.
• Supplied Size: 40 - 50 cm tall in 3L containers