Berberis Thunbergii Atropurpurea ‘Darts Red Lady’ (Japanese Barberry)
Berberis Thunbergii Atropurpurea ‘Darts Red Lady’ (Japanese Barberry)
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Berberis Thunbergii Atropurpurea ‘Darts Red Lady’ (Japanese Barberry) is a compact, deciduous shrub prized for its rich red-purple foliage and attractive seasonal colour. The young leaves emerge in deep red tones before developing into dark purple foliage, then transform to brilliant orange-red in autumn. Small pale yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by glossy red berries that provide additional ornamental interest
With its naturally dense, rounded habit and compact size, Berberis Thunbergii Atropurpurea ‘Darts Red Lady’ is an excellent choice for low hedges, borders, pathways, rockeries and containers. It performs best in full sun to part shade and is adaptable to a range of well-drained soils, while its thorny branches and low-maintenance nature make it a practical as well as colourful garden shrub

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Mature height
0.5–1 m
Mature width
0.5–1 m
Spacing
0.5–0.8 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Deep red-purple foliage, pale yellow flowers, bright red berries
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance, prune in spring or after flowering to maintain shape and density, take care when handling due to thorns
Root System
Fibrous, woody root system