Barberry

Red-tinted, pale yellow flowers in mid-spring and rich purple leaves, which turn a dazzling shade of red in autumn. This dwarf, deciduous shrub makes an attractive, low informal hedge for a sunny or partially shady site. It also makes a stunning and unusual foliage plant for containers and window-boxes.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained soilRate of growth: slow to averageFlowering period: April and MayFlower colour: yellowOther features: glossy, red autumn fruitHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Where some pruning is required, cut back in autumn or winter, after the appearance of the autumn fruits
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