Berberis thunb. 'Lutin Rouge'? - 20-25 CM C3

Description
The Japanese barberry 'Lutin Rouge' (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 'Lutin Rouge' also has egg-shaped, red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 30 cm 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 'Lutin Rouge' are red, ovate and alternate. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese barberry 'Lutin Rouge' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese barberry 'Lutin Rouge' is a dense, overhanging, branched and compact growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 60 cm and is approx. 20 - 30 cm 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 'Lutin Rouge' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

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 'Lutin Rouge' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Sticks for a very long time.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis thunbergii 'Lutin Rouge' are spiny.

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