Berberis thunbergii Chocolate Summer
£20.00
notes
Berberis thunbergii Chocolate Summer is a compact, spiny deciduous shrub, with dark, purple brown foliage. The flowers are sparse, small and yellow and much loved by pollinating insects, to be followed by orange red berries, which add late summer interest.
Dimensions
- 2L
- Height and Spread: up to 120cm (3ft 11in) x 60cm (1ft 11in) over 5-10 years
Features
notes
Berberis thunbergii Chocolate Summer is a compact, spiny deciduous shrub, with dark, purple brown foliage. The flowers are sparse, small and yellow and much loved by pollinating insects, to be followed by orange red berries, which add late summer interest.
Insights
With a bushy habit, this is a great plant to provide autumn interest in a jaded border, or to form an unusual hedge, as it is such an interesting colour. Plant in a sunny spot for the best colour intensity.
Details
- Flowers: April - May
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
Care
- Requires little maintenance
- Trim back stems after flowering
- Can irritate skin
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