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BERBERIS thunbergii 'Rose Glow'
Commonly known as Japanese barberry
Leaves of young shoots purple, mottled silvery pink and bright rose, becoming purple later
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DeciduousLeaves to 3cm (1¼in) long.
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Yellow -
Height1.5m (5ft) -
Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, spiny shrub. Produces pale yellow flowers in late spring followed by red berries and dark red foliage in autumn.
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Very hardyHardy 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 'Rose Glow'
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowFirst growth of season shows no variegation. Variegation is improved by annual pruning in autumn/winter. Good for informal hedge.
Pests & DiseasesAphids, powdery mildew.
Place of originJapan. -
Flower ShapeRacemes
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver variegated
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Leaf shape
Obovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 2Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allAny well-drained soil.
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Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Berberis - Care Guide
Hedging - Box Alternatives
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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
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