Berberis vulgaris 'Atropurpurea' - 100-125 CM C15

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* Suitable for flowering hedges * fragrant flowers * tolerates pruning * drought-resistant, heat-loving

Growth habit
Common barberry 'Atropurpurea' is spreading and dense 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
Normal soil.

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

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-red flowers appear in May. They are pleasantly scented.

Use
Hedge, bird food plant, jam, juice, homeopathy

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis vulgaris 'Atropurpurea' are spiny.

Root
Berberis vulgaris 'Atropurpurea' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched, runner-forming roots.