Berberis valdiviana - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Valdivian-Berberitze (Berberis valdiviana) is an upright garden plant with decorative, purple-black fruits. It produces yellow flowers arranged in hanging panicles from early April to May. The Valdivian-Berberitze also has shiny, broadly lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 4 metres and grows to a width of approx. 4 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Suitable for flowering hedges

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Valdivian-Berberitze are dark green, broadly lanceolate and glossy.

Frost hardiness
The Valdivian-Berberitze has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Valdivian-Berberitze is upright in habit.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-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 of Valdivian-Berberitze appear in hanging panicles from early April to May.

Fruit
The purple-black fruits of Berberis valdiviana are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Ornamental shrub, group planting, hedge, solitary plant