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Berberis thunbergii Bagatelle - Barberry

Berberis thunbergii Bagatelle
Japanese Barberry

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They are struggling to recover; small leaves, half of each bush seems dead.

Sylvie, 29/04/2023

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The Bagatelle Bush (Berberis Thunbergii) is a dwarf thorny bush, notable for its purple foliage and pale yellow flowers tinged with red in spring. It can be used for low hedges, as a standalone plant, or pruned into a ball shape.
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
all types
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Recommended planting time September to November
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Description

Berberis are thorny bushes with a dense habit. We have selected this small variety to be used for low hedges or as solitary, dome-shaped plants with purple foliage.

The ball shapes bring a gentle punctuation.




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Berberis thunbergii Bagatelle - Barberry (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time January
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour red

Botanical data

Genus

Berberis

Species

thunbergii

Cultivar

Bagatelle

Family

Berberidaceae

Other common names

Japanese Barberry

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

The planting hole must be twice the size of the root ball, add compost and water well.

Planting period

Recommended planting time September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture all types

Care

Pruning instructions Prune with shears in late summer to maintain a compact habit.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Soil moisture all types
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
4,6/5

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