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
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.