Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Helmond Pillar'
barberry
This deciduous berberis is grown for its dark red-purple leaves and for its narrowly upright habit. It has small, red-tinted, pale-yellow flowers in mid-spring and in autumn, the leaves turn a brilliant shade of red. It is low maintenance, and useful for giving vertical interest in a well-drained, sunny or partly shady border.
How to care for Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea Helmond Pillar:
Requires minimal pruning. Where pruning is required, cut back in autumn or winter, after the appearance of the autumn fruits.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.5m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Slow growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
2 litre pot
£25.99
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