Berberis thunb. 'Pink Attraction' - LINERS 18 CEL TRAY P9 SIZE

Description
The Japanese barberry 'Pink Attraction' (Berberis thunbergii) is a dense, overhanging, branched, compact shrub with decorative fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces yellow flowers in May. The Japanese barberry 'Pink Attraction' also has egg-shaped, burgundy-red leaves. The pink-white shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.2 m and grows to around 1 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning * pink-white shoots * 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 'Pink Attraction' are burgundy-red, ovate, alternate. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size. Pink-white shoots.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese barberry 'Pink Attraction' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese barberry 'Pink Attraction' is a dense, overhanging, branched and compact shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.2 m and is approx. 0.8 - 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 'Pink Attraction' 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 fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Pink Attraction' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Sticks 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 'Pink Attraction' are spiny.

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