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Purple Barberry Hedging

Name: Purple Barberry Hedging
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: HE2046.1
Price: 6.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' Hedge Plants

Hedging, 40-60cm, 2L pot

£6.50

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 1.5m x 1.5m in 20 years

Foliage Dark purple/bronze leaves turn red in autumn (deciduous)

Flowers Red-tinged small yellow flowers in spring through summer

Fruit Ornamental red berries in autumn

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Prefers moist yet well-draining soil

Description

Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' is a small, spiny deciduous shrub that with attractive purple-red leaves. Small flowers and berries accompany the foliage for added interest throughout the year. Ideal for hedging purposes, this Barberry will reach an approx. height and spread of 1.5 metres.

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.

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