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‘Rose Glow’

Barberry

Berberis thunbergii

'Rose Glow'

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  • Unusual color
  • Variegated
  • Burn resistant
Description

Unique foliage all season long. Colorful rose and pink mottled foliage matures to a deep purple. The remarkable, hot pinkish-purple autumn foliage practically glows. This is a very popular plant for landscapes, with an unusual color that is irresistible at retail.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
4 - 5'
Width
4 - 5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Variegated
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

Soil

Any well-drained soil will do; tolerates dry conditions once established.

Pruning

Barberry does not take well to hard pruning. However, it may be trimmed as needed in late spring/early summer. Avoid cutting into thick wood unless you are removing entire branches.

Uses

Foundation plantings, shrub borders, mixed plantings, hedges.

Growing Tips

Tolerates urban conditions like parking lots, street plantings.