Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy' | |
Crimson Pigmy Barberry | |
Hardy low growing accent shrub. Can be used as low hedge or border. 2' tall by 3' wide mound form. Burgundy red foliage all season. | |
Feed every March and November with Planttone. Spray in April with Dormant Oil for insect control. Prune off 1/3 of plant in early spring, then lightly shape 1-2 times in summer. Deep-soak every 2 weeks during drought. | |
Attractive groundcover, hedge, specimen, or container plant | |
Full sun, moist, well drained soil | |
Good low border plant with burgundy leaves all season. | |
Prune late winter or early spring; spring flowering shrubs after bloom | |
Gold-tinged purple flowers | |
2' x 3' | |
2-3' | |
Low growing, mounding, deciduous shrub | |
Slow | |
Full to Partial Sun | |
-30 to -20 deg. F | |
Keep moist | |
Deep purple-red leaves | |
Red berries in fall and winter | |
Leaves turn amber in fall |