With maturity, this upright, deciduous shrub forms a dense, vase-shaped bush. Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea ‘Red Rocket’ has spiny stems covered in rounded, dark burgundy leaves that turn a fiery red in autumn. Birds enjoy the scarlet berries that follow the clusters of small yellow spring flowers. This variety, like all Japanese Barberry plants, is hardy, dependable, and simple to grow. This is an excellent choice for adding color and interest to the back of sunny, mixed borders. 200cm in height (“78″). 150cm spread ” (59″). This upright, deciduous shrub forms a dense vase-shaped bush with maturity. The spiny stems of Berberis thunbergii f. Plant Berberis in full sun or partial shade, on a reliably moist, well-drained soil. Barberry plants are extremely resilient and will grow on many different soil types, except waterlogged.
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