Barberry. Upright evergreen shrub with glossy, spine-tipped, dark green leaves Pendent racemes of dark orange flowers followed by blue-glaucous, black fruit. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers March to April. Fruits May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
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Colour | Orange |
Evergreen Or Deciduous | Evergreen |
Flower Colour | orange/yellow |
Good For Wildlife | yes |
Hardiness | hardy |
Height | 2-3m |
Native To | Chille/Argentina |
Plant Size | Medium: 2-5 Litres |
Poisonous | yes |
Pot Size | 2lt |
Scented | yes |
Season | Spring |
Soil Type | Any well drained |
Spread | 2-3m |
Time Of Flowering | April-May |
Common Name | Darwin's barberry |
Award Of Garden Merit | yes |
Aspect | Sun or Part Shade |