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Berberis thunbergii
f. atropurpurea 'Rose Glow'
Rose Glow Barberry
Mike's
Opinion
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One of the more common cultivars of Barberry and thus widely available from most garden centres. It is a fairly vigorous shrub that can be clipped to control growth however it is my preference that this is not done as I like its loose, open form: an easy plant to grow.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Berberidaceae |
| Genus |
| Berberis |
| Species |
| thunbergii |
| Cultivar |
| 'Rose Glow' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Forma |
| atropurpurea |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2 - 7a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -34 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -30 - 15 |
| Height |
| 1 - 2 m |
| Spread |
| 1.5 - 2.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Works well in gardens and as borders and groundcover. |
| Cultivation |
| Will thrive in any soil type that is not waterlogged, and should be grown in full sun. |
| Shape |
| Bushy and dense. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| The bacteria Pseudomonas berberidis may cause black spots on leaves, and the barberry aphid (Liosomaphis berberidis) may also be a problem as can powdery mildews. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Young leaves are purple, irregularly marbled with pink and white, becoming entirely purple later. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers are sparse, small and yellow. |
| Fruit Description |
| Berries are small and glossy red. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate through hardwood cuttings. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Ingestion may cause mild upset stomach. |
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