Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Helmond Pillar'
barberry
This deciduous berberis is grown for its dark red-purple leaves and for its narrowly upright habit. It has...
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea Helmond Pillar:
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