Berberis int. 'Wallich's Purple' - P9

Description
The Japanese barberry 'Dart´s Purple' (Berberis thunbergii) is a dense, overhanging, branched, compact shrub with decorative, red fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces yellow flowers in May. The Japanese barberry 'Dart´s Purple' also has egg-shaped, purple-red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to approx. 1 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, deer-resistant

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese barberry 'Dart´s Purple' are purple-red, ovate, alternate. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese barberry 'Dart´s Purple' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese barberry 'Dart´s Purple' is a dense, overhanging, branched and compact shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.5 - 1 m and is approx. 0.5 - 1 m wide.

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
Berberis thunbergii 'Dart´s Purple' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

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

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from March to April.

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 in May.

Fruit
The red fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Dart´s Purple' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Adhere for a very long time.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis thunbergii 'Dart´s Purple' are spiny.

Root
Berberis thunbergii 'Dart´s Purple' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.