Sunjoy Really Red™ Barberry (Berberis)
Shrub
- Deep red foliage features a contrasting chartreuse border in summer.
- Makes an amazing landscape specimen, highly adaptable.
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Compact habit, can easily be added to existing borders.
- Zones 4-9, sun, 2-3' tall x 3’ wide at maturity.
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Description
Barberry (Berberis) is a trouble-free hedge plant that is popular amongst landscapers for its ability to add easy-care color and interesting texture to sunny garden spots. This shrub will establish in nearly any well-drained soil and is exceptionally deer-resistant. It's also a breeze to care for; no pruning is required!
Details
Patent: PPAF
Common Name: Barberry
Zone: 4-9
Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hrs/day)
Height x Width: 2-3' tall x 3’ wide
Flower Color: Yellow
Foliage Color: Red
Season of Interest: Spring-summer
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Proven Winners, space savers, heat tolerant, fall color, drought tolerant, deer-resistant, rabbit-resistant, cold tolerant, low maintenance
Uses: Accent, background, container gardening, foundation planting, hedge plant, ornamental, rock garden, small spaces
How to Grow
Light:Full sun - 6+ hrs/day
Water: Average water needs; do not over water
Spacing: 2.5 - 3'
Fertilizing: None needed
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.