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  • BERBERIS verruculosa
    BERBERIS verruculosa
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    BERBERIS verruculosa

    Commonly known as Barberry

     AWARD
    Leaves are dark green on top and grey-white underneath. Golden yellow flowers in late spring.
     
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, powdery mildew.
    • Place of origin
      Western China.
    • Evergreen
      spine-tipped leaves 2-3cm (¾-1¼ins) long.
    • Yellow
      Golden yellow
    • Border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Elliptic
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Compact, with arching stems. Produces solitary flowers 2cm (¾in) across, followed by white-bloomed, dark-purple fruit to 1cm (½in) long.
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
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    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Tolerates all
      Any well-drained soil.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.5m (5ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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™.
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    £8.50
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