Japanese Barberry

Common name

Japanese Barberry

Botanical name

Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea

Variety

Rose Glow®

Zone

USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

Light

Sun

Height

4-6' (1-2 m)

Habit

Rounded

Feed

In spring

Water

2-3 times per week

Bloom Color

Purple

Bloom Time

No Bloom

Maintenance

Apply mulch

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About

This exceptional barberry variety bears striking red foliage throughout the growing season. Well-suited for planting in large groups, as accent, or for the mixed garden. Contrasts best with yellow- and gray-leaved plants. Exposure to full sun stimulates richest leaf color.

Companion Plants

Butterfly Bush

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