Berberis darwinii
Darwin's barberry
Clusters of small, nodding, orange-yellow flowers appear in mid- and late spring, followed by bluish-purple autumn berries. This upright, evergreen shrub has small, spiny, dark green, holly-like leaves and is useful to fill a difficult spot in the garden, provided it has space to spread out.
Berberis darwinii also makes a good informal, flowering hedge that acts as a deterrent against unwelcome visitors, and is deer resistant. Vigorous and easy to grow, it often produces a second flush of flowers in autumn.
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Berberis darwinii also makes a good informal, flowering hedge that acts as a deterrent against unwelcome visitors, and is deer resistant. Vigorous and easy to grow, it often produces a second flush of flowers in autumn.
To find out more about how to plant a hedge, click here
How to care for Berberis darwinii:
Plant Berberis in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It copes well with most soil types, including clay, as long as drainage is good. Space plants with their eventual size in mind and water regularly during dry spells until well established.
For evergreen barberry, prune lightly, and only trim to shape after flowering or berrying; avoid cutting into old wood as it may not reshoot well. Evergreen types also benefit from shelter from cold, drying winds, especially when young, as their foliage can scorch.
For evergreen barberry, prune lightly, and only trim to shape after flowering or berrying; avoid cutting into old wood as it may not reshoot well. Evergreen types also benefit from shelter from cold, drying winds, especially when young, as their foliage can scorch.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
3m
Eventual spread:
3m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
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.
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Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
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