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BERBERIS linearifolia 'Orange King'
Commonly known as Barberry
Evergreen leaves and rich orange flowers
Further Reading....
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
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Evergreen - lance-shaped, glossy, dark-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
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Orange - rich orange
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Height - 2.5m (8ft)
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Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - upright, stiffly branched shrub. Produces clusters of 2-4 flowers 2cm (¾ in) across. Produces ellipsoid blue-black fruit 1cm (½in) long.
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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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases - aphids, powdery mildew.
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Place of origin - Chile, Argentina.
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf shape - Oblanceolate - see photos above
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Obovate
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Pruning group - Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
RHS group 8 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Tolerates all - - any well-drained soil.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Rabbit 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