BERBERIS x ottawensis 'Superba'
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BERBERIS x ottawensis 'Superba'
Commonly known as Barberry
Yellow flowers, purple foliage, strong grower
£16.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £15.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
B. thunbergii x B. vulgaris -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
DeciduousLeaves, mainly entire, to 3cm (1¼ in) long turn crimson in autumn.
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Yellow
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Border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Obovate
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2.5m (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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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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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allAny well-drained soil.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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Berberis - Care Guide
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