Berberis thunb. 'Rose Glow' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
From September onwards, these produce red, oval fruits that keep for a very long time. The blood-red shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * beautiful foliage * suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive red-orange autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * blood-red shoots * easy to care for

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive red-orange autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Japanese barberry 'Rose Glow' is bushy, dense and compact in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from March to April.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear in May.

fruit
The red, oval fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Adhere for a very long time.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow' are spiny.

Root
Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.