Berberis Desparados
Plant Details
Striking bright colour changing foliage throughout spring and summer. Vivid orange eye catching shoots in spring, followed by striking yellow foliage in summer. Foliage has an upright habit.
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: 80cm x 50cm (32in x 20in)
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.