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BERBERIS thunbergii 'Atropurpurea-nana'
Commonly known as Japanese barberry, Purple-leafed barberry
Dwarf purple berberis
£16.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £15.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Aka 'Crimson Pygmy'. 'Little Favourite'. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
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DeciduousRed-purple foliage.
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Yellow
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Racemes
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Fully hardy
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Purple
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Entire
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Obovate
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
75cm (30in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Small, dense, rounded shrub. Berries often remain after leaves have fallen
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HedgeIdeal 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) -
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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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderCoastal / windsweptCottage gardenRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for small gardensTown garden
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Tolerates allAny well-drained soil.
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Berberis - Care Guide
Hedging - Box Alternatives
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