Berberis Red Hot Chilli
Plant Details
Stunning bright colour changing foliage throughout spring and summer forms a compact, ball shape. Young shoots emerge dark orange in spring, maturing to to darker red with a simple eye catching yellow edge.
Month Available: August
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: Yellow
Suitable For Wildlife: Bees
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun or partial shade
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers, Foliage
Plant Type: Shrub
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Summer flowering, autumn colour.
Height / Spread: 70cm x 30cm (28in x 12in)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
I have a small balcony garden, and this is great in a pot, offering fantastic bright foliage colour to compliment my flowering plants.
Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders
Pests and Diseases: Powdery Mildew
Plant Care: Trim to shape if necessary in early spring.
Care and Time: Low - spring
Warning: None
Benefits: Vibrant eye-catching foliage, flossy appearance, compact, low growing, excellent for late colour.
History: A recent introduction bred for its spectacular bright colour changing foliage.
EU Rights: EU Plant Variety Rights apply. Propagation without a license is illegal.