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Berberis Thunbergii Atropurpurea Harlequin | Barberry
Berberis Thunbergii Atropurpurea Harlequin | Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii Atropurpurea Harlequin | Barberry

SKU: PL00000742
2 litre pot
£25.99
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Overview

The reddish-purple leaves, which are heavily marbled with pink and white, are perhaps the most striking feature of this deciduous shrub. It does however also produce small, red-tinted, pale yellow flowers in mid- to late spring and later in the year, glossy red berries. It makes a great specimen plant for a well-drained sunny border and should be clipped each year in autumn or winter to keep the colouring at its best.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: slow to average
  • Flowering period: April to May
  • Hardiness: fully hardy
    • Eventual Height:1m-2m
    • Eventual Spread: 1m-2m
    • Toxicity: Fruits are ornamental, not to be eaten by humans or pets

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Requires minimal pruning. Where pruning is required, cut back in autumn or winter, after the appearance of the autumn fruits.

Warning

Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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