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Exposurefull sun

Watermoderate

Typeshrub

Distribution

Berberis darwinii

Darwin'S Barberry

Flower Colors

Description

A dense, evergreen shrub to about 3m in height if left unchecked, with dark glossy green, broadly oblong, sparsely-spined leaves. Drooping racemes of rich orange flowers, tinged red in bud, are produced in mid and late spring, and sometimes again in autumn. These are followed by blue-black berries in autumn

Mature Height

Mature Spread

Plant Characteristics

Foliage

Evergreen

Growth Habit

Bushy

Growth Speed

Moderate · 0.3 m/yr

Soil Texture

ChalkClayLoamSand

Soil pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Soil Moisture

Moist but well-drainedWell-drained

Hardiness (RHS)

Flowering Season

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Key Features

CoastalCottage and informal gardenCity and courtyard gardensWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceHedging and screensFlower borders and beds

Available Variants

Container Size	Details	Price
H: 30cm7709Q	H: 30cm	€8.44
H: 20cm7709J	H: 20cm	€5.04
H: 20cm7709U	H: 20cm	€3.60

All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.