Berberis media 'Red Jewel' - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The Barberry 'Red Jewel' (Berberis x media) is a dense, roundish garden plant that produces yellow flowers. They appear from May to June. The Barberry 'Red Jewel' also has egg-shaped, dark red leaves. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 4 metres.

Leaves
The winter-green leaves of the Barberry 'Red Jewel' are dark red, egg-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Barberry 'Red Jewel' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Barberry 'Red Jewel' is dense and rounded in structure.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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
Solitary, ornamental shrub