Japanese Barberry 'Admiration', Berberis thunbergii 'Admiration', Berberis 'Admiration'
Incredibly beautiful, award-winning Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea ‘Admiration’ (Japanese Barberry) is a compact, dwarf, deciduous shrub with a showy foliage of glowing coral-red leaves adorned with thin golden-yellow margins. The striking coloring remains throughout the summer and deepens in fall. ‘Admiration’ is perfect for brightening borders or containers and ideal for small gardens.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Berberis |
| Common names | Japanese Barberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Berberis |
| Common names | Japanese Barberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
How many Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea ‘Admiration’ (Japanese Barberry) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea ‘Admiration’ (Japanese Barberry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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