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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
£40.00 each
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Slow grower -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
Chile. -
EvergreenPolished leaves, deep green above, light green beneath
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Yellow
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RacemesTo 5cm (2in) long of 12-25 spherical flowers 5mm (¼in) across
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Border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Height
4.5m (15ft) -
Spread
4.5m (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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Pruning group 5
Suitable 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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Hardy - average winter
Hardy 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allif well-drained
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size4.5m (15ft)
4.5m (15ft)
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