Berberis thunb. 'Sunsation' - 15-20 CM P9

Description
The Japanese barberry 'Sunsation'® (Berberis thunbergii) is a dense, overhanging, branched shrub with decorative, red fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces yellow flowers from April to May. The Japanese barberry 'Sunsation'® also has egg-shaped, yellow-green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Berberis thunbergii 'Monry'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Suitable for flowering hedges * the blossoms 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
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese barberry 'Sunsation'® are yellow-green, ovate and alternate. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese barberry 'Sunsation'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese barberry 'Sunsation'® is a dense, overhanging and branching shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Berberis thunbergii 'Sunsation'® 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 from April to May.

Fruit
The red fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Sunsation'® 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 'Sunsation'® are spiny.

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