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BERBERIS thunbergii 'Admiration'
Commonly known as Japanese barberry
Compact, low growing variety with lovely orange-red leaves with a yellow edge. Good orange autumn colour
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Deciduous - leaves to 3cm (1¼in) long.
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - pale pink
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Height - 40cm (16in)
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Spread - 30cm (12in)
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Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - small, rounded shrub. Produces crimson berries in autumn.
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Hedge - Ideal for hedging
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sun - for best fruit and autumn colour.
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases - aphids, powdery mildew.
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Place of origin - Japan
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
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Leaf shape - Obovate - see photos above
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Pruning group - Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
RHS groups 2 & 3 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Tolerates all - - any well-drained soil.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Rabbit Resistant
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Berberis - Care Guide
Hedging - Box Alternatives
40cm (16in)
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30cm (12in) |

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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