Berberis frikartii 'Telstar' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Barberry 'Telstar' (Berberis x frikartii) is a compact, spherical garden plant that produces yellow flowers. They appear from May to June. These produce red fruits. The Barberry 'Telstar' also has dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * tolerates pruning

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Barberry 'Telstar' are dark green.

Frost hardiness
The Barberry 'Telstar' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Barberry 'Telstar' is compact and spherical in structure. It usually grows 12 - 15 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Hedge, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis x frikartii 'Telstar' are spiny.