Product description
Tiny Gold Berberis is an excellent garden shrub for providing colour and texture interest to beds, borders, and patio pots. Also known as Japanese Barberry, this Tiny Gold variety is well named, reaching an ultimate height and spread of just 50cm. Young foliage emerges golden-yellow in spring and is decorated with clusters of pale-yellow single flowers from April to May. The leaves change colour throughout the season, turning lime green in summer then a dramatic shade of red as the berries emerge from late summer into autumn.
This hardy shrub is easy to grow and demands very little maintenance to look its best. Water thoroughly after planting and once a week until well-established, after which Berberis only need to be watered during particularly dry spells. Lightly prune after flowering to tidy the shrub and maintain its size and shape.
Berberis plants are bursting with nectar and pollen, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators into the garden. They are versatile garden plants, suitable for adding height and texture to beds and borders or for planting as feature plants in pots and containers. They are also ideal for using as hedging or screening plants.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
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Berberis 'Tiny Gold'
Berberis 'Tiny Gold'
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Product description
Tiny Gold Berberis is an excellent garden shrub for providing colour and texture interest to beds, borders, and patio pots. Also known as Japanese Barberry, this Tiny Gold variety is well named, reaching an ultimate height and spread of just 50cm. Young foliage emerges golden-yellow in spring and is decorated with clusters of pale-yellow single flowers from April to May. The leaves change colour throughout the season, turning lime green in summer then a dramatic shade of red as the berries emerge from late summer into autumn.
This hardy shrub is easy to grow and demands very little maintenance to look its best. Water thoroughly after planting and once a week until well-established, after which Berberis only need to be watered during particularly dry spells. Lightly prune after flowering to tidy the shrub and maintain its size and shape.
Berberis plants are bursting with nectar and pollen, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators into the garden. They are versatile garden plants, suitable for adding height and texture to beds and borders or for planting as feature plants in pots and containers. They are also ideal for using as hedging or screening plants.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Berberis plants are covered in spines, so always protect yourself with gloves and long sleeves when tending them.
How to Water
Water generously and regularly for the first growing season. After this, berbaris is relatively drought tolerant and only needs to be watered during particularly dry spells.
How to Plant
Berberis grows well in most moist but well-draining soil types and thrives in full sun or partial shade. Prepare the ground, digging in some garden compost and position the plant in the hole before backfilling and watering in well.
