BERBERIS thunbergii 'Atropurpurea'

Commonly known as Japanese barberry, Purple-leafed barberry

Best purple foliage berberis
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Colourful foliage, dark red-purple or purplish-bronze, turning red in autumn.
  • Yellow
    Red-tinted, yellow flowers in mid-spring.
  • Height
    1m (39in)
  • Spread
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Hedge
    Ideal for hedging
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Dense, rounded shrub.
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

BERBERIS thunbergii 'Atropurpurea'

 
£16.00 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £15.00 each
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
Click to see photo

 

  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Good to know
    Good for an informal, thorny hedge.
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, powdery mildew.
    Place of origin
    Japan
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Coastal / windswept
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Purple
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Obovate
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Tolerates all
    Any well-drained soil.
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Berberis - Care Guide
Hedging - Box Alternatives
1m (39in)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  2.5m (8ft)
  

Useful extras...

Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50

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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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AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
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