Berberis thunbergii Fireball
Berberis thunbergii Fireball
Japanese Barberry

Berberis thunbergii Fireball

£15.00

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Features

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Bring colour to your garden with Berberis thunbergii Fireball, a low growing deciduous shrub. The arresting foliage is bright red, becoming green during summer before returning to dark red in autumn. Red-tinged yellow flowers appear in spring, attracting bees and other pollinators, before transforming into dark red fruits in autumn. 

Insights

This Japanese barberry makes an excellent specimen plant or can be used to create informal screening or hedging. Berberis Fireball is a recipient of RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit) for all round excellence.

Details

Flowers: May - June

Planting
  • Well drained, light soil
  • All aspects
  • Full sun or partial sunlight
  • Hardy
Care
  • For best foliage colour, plant in full sun
  • Can cause stomach upset if ingested - fruits are ornamental