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BERBERIDOPSIS corallina
Commonly known as Coral plant
Woody climber from moist woodland in Chile. Coral-red flowers.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenHeart-shaped, dark-green leaves, 10cm (4in) long, glaucous beneath. Small marginal spines.
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RedCoral red -
Height5m (16ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingWeakly twining climber. Spherical flowers are 1.5cm (½in) across on stalks 5cm (2in) long.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Against a wallNorth-facing wall or into a tree
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Partial shadeSheltered site
BERBERIDOPSIS corallina
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Additional Features
Good to knowPrune only if essential
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originChile -
Flower ShapeRacemesPendent, terminal racemes and in 2- or 3-flowered clusters from the upper leaf axils
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to acid soilHumus-rich, well drained
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Berberidopsis - Growing Guide
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.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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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™.
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Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
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