Barberry, 2 gal, Rose Glow Japanese

Barberry, 2 gal, Rose Glow JapaneseA colourful plant for prairie gardeners. New foliage emerges as rose pink in colour with deeper mottled splotches of reddish purple that generally mature to a maroon. This selection has a compact, rounded form. Attributes Type: Deciduous Shrub Growth Habit: Rounded Mature Height: 1m (3 ft.) Mature Spread: 1m (3 ft.) Zone: 3 Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Birds Ornamental Features Flower Colour:

A colourful plant for prairie gardeners. New foliage emerges as rose-pink in colour with deeper mottled splotches of reddish-purple that generally mature to a maroon. This selection has a compact, rounded form.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded
Mature Height: 1m (3 ft.)
Mature Spread: 1m (3 ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Birds

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Yellow
Flowering Time: May - June
Foliage Colour: Multicoloured; Rose-pink, Maroon, Burgundy, Purple
Fruit: Ornamental red berries in the fall

Care

General Maintenance: No pruning necessary except to maintain desired shape.
Light: Full sun or very lightly shaded location. Best leaf colours will develop in full sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates heat and moderate drought.
Soil: Thrives in average, well-drained soil; avoid poorly drained, wet sites.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.