Berberis Crimson Pygmy

$14.99 / 1G


Item # 00519


Botanical: Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common: Crimson Pigmy Barberry
Extended Features: 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.
How To Maintain: 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.
Usage: Attractive groundcover, hedge, specimen, or container plant
Plant In: Full sun, moist, well drained soil
Interest: Good low border plant with burgundy leaves all season.
Pruning: Prune late winter or early spring; spring flowering shrubs after bloom
Flower: Gold-tinged purple flowers
Full Size: 2' x 3'
Spacing: 2-3'
Habit: Low growing, mounding, deciduous shrub
Growth: Slow
Exposure: Full to Partial Sun
Hardiness: -30 to -20 deg. F
Water Use: Keep moist
Leaf: Deep purple-red leaves
Fruit Info: Red berries in fall and winter
Seasonal: Leaves turn amber in fall