Berberis thunbergii Bagatelle - Épine-vinette, Vinettier de Thunberg, Vinettier du Japon
Berberis thunbergii Bagatelle - Épine-vinette, Vinettier de Thunberg, Vinettier du Japon
Berberis thunbergii Bagatelle - Épine-vinette, Vinettier de Thunberg, Vinettier du Japon
Berberis thunbergii Bagatelle - Épine-vinette, Vinettier de Thunberg, Vinettier du Japon
Berberis thunbergii Bagatelle
They are struggling to recover; small leaves, half of each bush seems dead.
Sylvie, 29/04/2023
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Description
The Berberis thunbergii ‘Bagatelle’ is one of the smallest purple-leaved barberries. This hardy shrub naturally forms a regular ball, without requiring frequent pruning. The dark colour of its leaves highlights its yellow spring flowering and golden, grey or bluish foliage. Its slow growth and reduced development allow it to be planted in a rock garden, a narrow border, a small garden or a container.
The Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea ‘Bagatelle’ belongs to the Berberidaceae family. The botanical species, native to central and southern Japan, is a deciduous shrub of temperate regions. The epithet thunbergii pays tribute to the Swedish naturalist Carl Peter Thunberg, who notably studied the Japanese flora at the end of the 18th century. 'Bagatelle’ was obtained in the Netherlands by the nurseryman Van Klaveren in 1971, by cross-breeding between the cultivars ‘Kobold’, with green foliage, and ‘Atropurpurea Nana’, purple in colour. It shows an extremely compact habit, denser and lower than that of its purple parent. The shrub generally reaches 30 to 40 cm in height for 40 to 50 cm in spread after several years. Some older specimens may widen further, as the peripheral branches tend to spread slightly. The short, numerous branches bear simple thorns. The small deciduous leaves, alternate, ovate to obovate, measure about 1 to 1.5 cm in length. They emerge in coppery red tones, then become brownish red, dark purple or almost black depending on light intensity. In autumn, they take on brighter shades, scarlet to crimson red, before falling. Sunlight encourages the deepest colours; in partial shade, the foliage remains greener or less intensely purple. In April-May appear small clusters of pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers, sometimes washed or edged with red. Measuring only 5 to 7 mm in diameter and often hidden in the foliage, they remain discreet, but are visited by pollinating insects. They may be followed by bright red ovoid berries, ripening in autumn. Birds eat some of them. 'Bagatelle’ is very hardy, down to -25 to -29 °C, and tolerates wind, urban pollution, heat and dry periods well once well established. It accepts chalky and even clay soils if they are well drained.
In a large sunny rock garden, ‘Bagatelle’ can be planted alongside the Berberis thunbergii ‘Tiny Gold’, of similar dimensions, but with golden-green foliage, the very low, spreading Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ with silver-blue needles, and the Pinus mugo ‘Benjamin’ which forms a small dense ball of dark green. A shrubby cinquefoil ‘Double Punch Cream’ will add a touch of whimsy to this display with its double cream-white flowers blooming all summer long. These small shrubs enjoy sun and well-drained soil, even poor or chalky. Different in habit and foliage, they avoid the monotonous look of a collection of rounded bushes.
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Berberis
thunbergii
Bagatelle
Berberidaceae
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea ‘Bagatelle’
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the Berberis 'Bagatelle' in spring or autumn, preferably in March or October. Choose a sunny position to achieve a well-purpled foliage. Light partial shade is also suitable, particularly in regions with very hot summers, but the leaves will be less dark there. It grows in almost all soils, even poor or lime-bearing ones, provided they are well-drained. In clayey, damp soil, plant it on a small mound and incorporate fine gravel to improve water drainage. Water generously at planting time, then regularly during the first summer. Once established, the shrub tolerates drought quite well.
In a pot, use a container with drainage holes of at least 30 to 40 cm in diameter and water before the root ball dries out completely. Avoid rich fertilisers, which produce looser shoots. Wear gloves for any handling and do not place this thorny shrub near a narrow passage.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.