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BERBERIS x ottawensis 'Superba'
Commonly known as Barberry
Yellow flowers, purple foliage, strong grower
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DeciduousLeaves, mainly entire, to 3cm (1¼ in) long turn crimson in autumn.
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Yellow
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Height2.5m (8ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall ShrubVigorous, rounded shrub. Produces flowers 2-5, 1cm (½in) long, in clusters along the branches, followed by red fruits.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
BERBERIS x ottawensis 'Superba'
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Good to knowB. thunbergii x B. vulgarisPests & DiseasesAphids, powdery mildew.Place of originGarden origin.
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderCoastal / windsweptCottage garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeObovate
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Pruning groupPruning 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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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Berberis - Care Guide
Hedging - Box Alternatives
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BERBERIS darwinii
Darwin's barberry
Available from £16.00
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Atropurpurea'
Japanese barberry, Purple-leafed barberry
Available from £16.00
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Aurea'
Japanese barberry, Golden-leafed barberry
Available from £16.00
BERBERIS verruculosa
Barberry
Available from £16.00
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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
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.
Only £8.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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