This multi-purpose shrub can be used by house foundations, as a hedge, in fence rows and in perennial gardens.
Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea 'Rose Glow'
Japanese Barberry
Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow'
Tips for Homeowners:
Barberry would only need occasional water in heavy drought periods and in poor soils they might need some light feeding.
Rate this Plant:
A small shrub with big appeal this fast-grower will add color where contrast is the main feature all season long. 'Rose Glow' is a deciduous shrub but will hold onto some of its leaves, extending the season even longer.
- Showy, deciduous shrub
- New foliage is purple with mottled rose-pink
- Good fall color and year round interest
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Zone: 4-8
Color: Pink, Purple
Interesting Notes about Japanese Barberry:
The main reason this is one of the most popular landscape shrubs is its beauty! That, plus its versatility in the landscape is the reason why the spines are mostly overlooked. The spines are only a nuisance when occasionally having to prune dead wood or unwanted canes, or to children who attempt to play in their vicinity. On the other hand, deer tend to leave them alone and a hedgerow of barberry makes a great fence to deter them.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Fall Color
- Naturalizing
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
Foliage Color:
- Burgundy
- Red
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Early Color
- Fall
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
