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BERBERIS darwinii
Commonly known as Darwin's barberry
Bright orange flowers
£16.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £15.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Originally found by Darwin on his Beagle voyage and introduced by Cornish plant hunter William Lobb c.1848. A good all-rounder. Makes a clippable, spiny hedge, has abundant, scented flowers, sometimes twice a year, and blue-black fruits. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects, berries for birds. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
Chile, Argentina -
Evergreen3 to 5 spine-toothed, dark-green leaves 2-4cm (¾-1½in) long.
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Orange
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RacemesPendent racemes to 5cm (2in) long of 10-30 flowers 5mm (¼in) across
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Border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Fully hardy
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Obovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
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Tall ShrubVigorous, profusely flowering upright shrub
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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 - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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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 allAny well-drained soil.
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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 Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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