Berberis vulgaris 'Atropurpurea' - 60-80 CM C12

Description
The Common barberry 'Atropurpurea' (Berberis vulgaris) is a spreading, dense shrub that produces yellow-red flowers with a pleasant fragrance. These appear in May. The Common barberry 'Atropurpurea' also has ovate, purplish-red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 m and spreads to approx. 2 m.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for flowering hedges * fragrant flowers * tolerates pruning * drought-resistant, heat-loving

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Common barberry 'Atropurpurea' are purplish-red, ovate and alternate.

Spread
Western Asia to Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common barberry 'Atropurpurea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common barberry 'Atropurpurea' is a spreading, densely growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2–2.5 m and spreads to a width of approx. 1.5–2 m. It generally grows 30–40 cm per year.

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
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-red flowers appear in May. They have a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Hedge, bird food plant, jam, juice, homeopathy

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis vulgaris 'Atropurpurea' are spiny.

Root
Berberis vulgaris 'Atropurpurea' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched, runner-forming roots.