Berberis darwinii, Barberry - Shrub

A deservedly popular form Berberis darwinii is possibly the loveliest of the genus. Small glossy green leaves on the upper surface, silvery underneath and looking like a miniature holly leaf. An evergreen, though some of the older leaves fall in the autumn when they turn a beautiful red color.  

Vibrant orange-yellow flowers appear in the spring, covering the bush, often with a second if smaller showing in the autumn along with bluish-purple berries.

Good as part of a mixed border and as a mixed or single species hedge. Vigorous and easy to grow in almost all soils.

Height and spread: 1.5m x 1.5m (10ft x 10ft)

	Position: full sun or partial shade
	Soil: fairly unfussy
	Rate of growth: fast-growing
	Flowering period: April to May, sometimes a second show in autumn
	Flower color: yellow-orange
	Other features: bluish-purple autumn berries, red leaf color in autumn
	Hardiness: fully hardy