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Rose Glow Japanese Barberry
Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow'
Pronunciation: BUR-bur-is thun-BER-jee-eye
SKU #01220
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slowly reaches 5 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | Richly colored foliage on graceful branching makes this a wonderful hedge, barrier planting or single accent. Deep rose-red foliage is mottled with white and green in spring, bringing wonderful, warm color into the landscape. Bright red berries in fall and winter. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge |
| Design Ideas | This Barberry is perhaps the most beautiful and unique. It has an arching form and a different look for every season. Makes a startling single specimen. Allow to grow into its natural shape or into a hedge, which will be prickly enough to keep the most ardent intruder away. Add as singles or small clusters to shrub beds and borders as a middle-elevation accent amidst other flowering plants. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); False Cypress (Chamaecyparis); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soil; avoid poorly drained, wet sites. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established reduce frequency; tolerates heat and moderate drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. No pruning necessary except to maintain desired shape. |
Details
| Description | Richly colored foliage on graceful branching makes this a wonderful hedge, barrier planting or single accent. Deep rose-red foliage is mottled with white and green in spring, bringing wonderful, warm color into the landscape. Bright red berries in fall and winter. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
Style
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | This Barberry is perhaps the most beautiful and unique. It has an arching form and a different look for every season. Makes a startling single specimen. Allow to grow into its natural shape or into a hedge, which will be prickly enough to keep the most ardent intruder away. Add as singles or small clusters to shrub beds and borders as a middle-elevation accent amidst other flowering plants. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); False Cypress (Chamaecyparis); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soil; avoid poorly drained, wet sites. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established reduce frequency; tolerates heat and moderate drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. No pruning necessary except to maintain desired shape. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Rose Glow Japanese Barberry produce flowers?
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Is Rose Glow Japanese Barberry evergreen or deciduous?
Rose Glow Japanese Barberry is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Rose Glow Japanese Barberry?
Rose Glow Japanese Barberry is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds.
Is Rose Glow Japanese Barberry resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
How fast does Rose Glow Japanese Barberry grow?
Rose Glow Japanese Barberry has a Slow growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Rose Glow Japanese Barberry?
Rose Glow Japanese Barberry grows in an Rounded habit.
Where can I use Rose Glow Japanese Barberry in my landscape?
Rose Glow Japanese Barberry is suitable for: Barrier, Border, Hedge.
How can I use Rose Glow Japanese Barberry in my garden design?
This Barberry is perhaps the most beautiful and unique. It has an arching form and a different look for every season. Makes a startling single specimen. Allow to grow into its natural shape or into a hedge, which will be prickly enough to keep the most ardent intruder away. Add as singles or small clusters to shrub beds and borders as a middle-elevation accent amidst other flowering plants.
What color are Rose Glow Japanese Barberry flowers?
Rose Glow Japanese Barberry produces Yellow flowers.
What color is the foliage of Rose Glow Japanese Barberry?
Rose Glow Japanese Barberry has Multicolored foliage.
What plants grow well with Rose Glow Japanese Barberry?
Good companion plants for Rose Glow Japanese Barberry include: Boxwood (Buxus); False Cypress (Chamaecyparis); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela).
How do I care for Rose Glow Japanese Barberry?
Thrives in average, well-drained soil; avoid poorly drained, wet sites. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established reduce frequency; tolerates heat and moderate drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. No pruning necessary except to maintain desired shape.
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