Berberis thunbergii 'Harlequin' Barberry

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Berberis thunbergii 'Harlequin' Shrub

Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Harlequin' Shrub
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: BE1911.1
Price: 75.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Compact Barberry

Bush, 80-100cm, 20L pot

£75

£75 ~~£75~~

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 1.5 x 1 metres in 20 years

Foliage Purple-red leaves (deciduous)

Flowers Pale yellow flowers with red tones

Position Full sun to part shade

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Planting & Care

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Description

Berberis thunbergii 'Harlequin' is a compact Barberry shrub with striking, deep purple leaves splashed with vibrant pink. In spring, the colourful leaves contrast with pale yellow flowers that are delicately tinged with soft red. In autumn, the leaves turn a brilliant shade of red before falling.

Known as a Japanese Barberry, 'Harlequin' grows into an upright bush that is 1.5 x 1 metres (height x spread) . A low-maintenance choice and extremely hardy, it can cope with the most northerly positions in the UK. It thrives in full sun or partial shade in an exposed or sheltered environment and moist, but well-drained soils

Berberis thunbergii 'Harlequin' is ideal for brightening up a flower bed while attracting various pollinators.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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