Sunjoy® Mini Saffron Barberry (Berberis)
Shrub
- Dramatic color spring through fall!
- Easy & fast-growing shrub for hedges.
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
- An ideal low maintenance garden addition.
- Zones 4-8, sun, 2' tall x 2.5' wide at maturity.
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UNABLE TO SHIP TO: CANADA, CT, DE, IN, MA, MD, ME, MN, NH, WV, WI, VT, PA, NY, OH
Description
Details
Patent: USPP 24,817
Common Name: Barberry
Zone: 4-8
Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hrs/day)
Height x Width: 1.5-2' tall x 2-2.5' wide
Flower Color: Yellow (but not very showy)
Foliage Color: Golden
Season of Interest: Mid spring
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Space savers, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, fall color, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, background, container gardening, foundation planting, hedge plant, ornamental, rock garden, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Best color and performance occurs in full sun.
Water: Has average water needs, and is drought tolerant once established.
Spacing: 2-3' apart
Fertilizing: Does not require fertilizer.
Winterizing: No specific care needed.
Maintenance & Pruning: Pruning is not required, but if you wish to prune, do so in early-mid spring, before the growth begins to harden.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
The first two I got didn't survive, so I upped the size to see they perform. So far so good for now.
Thank you for your help with refunds, it's greatly garden appreciated.
We're sorry about your original plants. Rest assured, we have your order covered with our 60-day guarantee. Our friednly customer service team is always here to assist you! Thank you for your feedback.
These seem to be very low maintenance shrubs. They've been planted for 2 months now and already have some new growth. I planted 3 of these and the 2 in full sun are more yellow than the one that is in partial shade -- that's more of a greenish-yellow. Very cute and add some nice contrast to the border. No insect or bunny problems so far. Great little plants.
It was dead when I got it. Totally dried out. I put it in a larger pot and watered. It is still just dry sticks.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I have ordered before & the plants were in great shape but this time I was a little worried because several were a bit withered.
Hello! It is common for plants to experience slight stress from shipping, as they have not experienced their ideal growing conditions at this time. We recommend placing plants in a cool, shaded spot out of direct sunlight for 24-48 hours after unpacking them. This allows them a recovery and acclimation period before planting. If you must hold them longer, place them out of direct sunlight, wind, heat, and cold, and plant as soon as possible. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process, and we can make sure your plants are on the right track! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Arrived in great condition, very well packaged and fast.
The plants were small but healthy. Always hard for me to envision what the plant will look like when delivered. Looking forward to next spring/summer!
I bought several for an island bed. I particularly wanted something small and yellow that would coordinate with dark lavender and blue. This was it.
Great
So far I like them
I just planted them today. Can't wait to see how they will look once they start to grow. Fast shipping and packed so neatly. I will definitely order again.
Perfect color for a corner in the garden.
Shrubs are so tiny that it will take 2-3 years to really make a noticeable addition to my landscape. The good news is they are thriving
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! Referring to our previous response on your last review, we do note on each product page and our plant sizes page that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping!
The bushes arrived on the date expected. They were in great conditions. The best I've ever experienced.
My plants arrived properly intact and so far are doing well from what I can tell .
I received my order today of 4 plants and they're so cute and healthy!!! I have planted them already & can hardly wait to see them flourish. Also I'd like to mention that customer service here at GGP is A1. I will definitely be ordering here more all throughout spring, summer & autumn. Thanks for a great experience of online plant shipping. Packing was great and secure for plants and shipping was quick.
Received my Saffron Barberrie yesterday and I am very impressed with this company. My plants were shipped out three days of my shipping date and arrived via fed ex two days later. Plants were in great shape with a lot of roots like they advertise. The gallons were sold out but the quarts were fine. I am ready to put in another order. Thank you Great Garden Plants!
I like everything about these plants, except the price is too high for the size that I received. I hope they will take off growing to reach the size I see in your pictures advertised on-line. I do not know how long that will take.
Hello! Thank you for your feedback. As mentioned on our site, we ship young plants. Plant size varies widely depending on the variety that you purchase and the time of year. he important thing when it comes to purchasing plants, whether online or in a garden center, is that they have a full, robust root system, and that's what we prioritize in our growing. The more roots a plant has, the more energy it can put into growing once it is planted in your garden. Happy Gardening!
I purchased two mini saffron barberry. One didn't make it, but one did. Disappointing.
Thank you for contacting us. Please email pictures of any plant in question to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible.
Would recommend buying
The plants are growing and are very healthy! I am very pleased with what I purchased and will buy from this store again!
Well packaged and in good shape. Seems to be thriving this far.
Very scrawny plant arrived. Not happy with this purchase. Will shop local from now on.
They took really well to our claimant. They are a very beautiful shrub. I’ll order from you again.
We bought 4 of these, 3 are doing great the 4th died
Still very small- maybe has only grown about 1 inch but it is healthy so I’m waiting patiently.
Everything perfectly packaged and as described, in a timely manner. Plants have been in the ground for 2 months now and are flourishing.
I guess I wasn't aware they were so small . I also ordered Rose of Sharon also very small and both very slow growing.
I was shocked by how tiny these plants were. A very big price for such a very small plant
Newly planted and slowly growing. Look forward to seeing the mini shrubs grow to size and display their vibrant colors. They do very well in the hot heat. Happy with the purchase thus far!
Why does this plant not ship to MN or WI (and many other dates listed)
Alicia Snell
Some state's Agriculture Departments restrict the import of certain plants. If a plant has a restriction you will see it on the product description page below Plant Calculator and Spacing Chart.
For alternatives to barberry, check out this blog post: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/colorful-alternatives-to-barberry/