Purple Japanese Barberry Hedging | Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea'
Vibrant and hardy shrub
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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30-45cm on arrival
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Purple Japanese Barberry Hedging
Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea'
- This vibrant purple leaved Barberry is a medium sized deciduous shrub with a bushy habit
- This colourful shrub provides year round interest, with the purple foliage turning deep red for a striking autumn display. Small yellow, pink-flushed flowers appear in April and May, followed by bright red berries in summer
- Ideal as a wildlife friendly hedge or as a vibrant backdrop for a border - try teaming it with purple salvias and lavender or yellow rudbeckia and achillea for contrast
- A fully hardy shrub with a medium growth rate reaching a height of 1.5-2.5m
- Drought tolerant once established, Berberis also tolerates coastal and windy, exposed positions well
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
No, Purple Japanese Barberry Hedging is not suitable for growing in a pot.
How big does it get?
The Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' typically reaches a mature height and spread of 1.5 to 2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Purple Japanese Barberry Hedging prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Purple Japanese Barberry Hedging prefers well-drained soil of any type.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Purple Japanese Barberry Hedging requires moderate watering, providing about 2.5 centimetres of water per week during dry spells.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Purple Japanese Barberry Hedging requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
How hardy is this plant?
Purple Japanese Barberry is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H7, withstanding temperatures below -20°C.
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Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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