Berberis thunb. 'Bagatelle' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese barberry 'Bagatelle' (Berberis thunbergii) is a dense, spherical dwarf shrub with decorative, red fruits. These are small. It produces yellow flowers in May. The Japanese barberry 'Bagatelle' also has egg-shaped, purple-red leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 80 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Suitable for flowering hedges * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese barberry 'Bagatelle' are purple-red, ovate and alternate. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size. Japanese barberry 'Bagatelle' turns bright scarlet in autumn.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese barberry 'Bagatelle' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese barberry 'Bagatelle' is a dense and spherical dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 60 cm and is approx. 60 - 80 cm wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 3 - 6 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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).

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 'Bagatelle' are particularly decorative. These appear from September and are small.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge

Root
Berberis thunbergii 'Bagatelle' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.