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BERBERIS valdiviana
Commonly known as Barberry
A wonderful species with long drooping racemes of saffron-yellow flowers and large leathery spineless leaves
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EvergreenPolished leaves, deep green above, light green beneath
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Height4.5m (15ft) -
Spread4.5m (15ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright shrub with smooth, brown shoots. Thorns are few or absent. Flowers are follwed by light blue-glaucous black fruit 6mm (¼in) across
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
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Partial shade
BERBERIS valdiviana
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowSlow grower
Pests & DiseasesAphids, powdery mildew.
Place of originChile. -
Flower ShapeRacemesTo 5cm (2in) long of 12-25 spherical flowers 5mm (¼in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptWoodland garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allif well-drained
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Berberis - Care Guide
Hedging - Box Alternatives
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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