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BERBERIS thunbergii 'Atropurpurea-nana'
Commonly known as Japanese barberry, Purple-leafed barberry
Dwarf purple berberis
Further Reading....
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DeciduousRed-purple foliage.
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Yellow -
Height50cm (20in) -
Spread75cm (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 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 'Atropurpurea-nana'
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowAka 'Crimson Pygmy'. 'Little Favourite'.
Pests & DiseasesAphids, powdery mildew.
Place of originJapan -
Flower ShapeRacemes
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Purple
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Leaf margin
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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.
RHS groups 2 & 3 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allAny well-drained soil.
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
Bird friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Berberis - Care Guide
Hedging - Box Alternatives
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Admiration'
Japanese barberry
Available from £14.50
BERBERIS thunbergii atropurpurea
Japanese barberry, Purple-leafed barberry
Available from £14.50
SPIRAEA japonica 'Goldflame'
Japanese spiraea
Available from £14.50
HEBE albicans 'Red Edge'
Shrubby veronica
Available from £11.50
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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