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barberry 'Goldilocks'

Berberis 'Goldilocks'

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Berberis
Family: Berberidaceae

About this plant

'Goldilocks' is a vigorous shrub, up to 4m high, upright then spreading, with spiny stems, glossy, dark green, entire or slightly-toothed leaves and many clusters of red-stalked, golden yellow, scented flowers, from mid to late spring, followed by round blue-black fruits

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; a sunny site will encourage fruiting. The flowers are good for pollinators

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings, or by stooling

Pests

May be affected by berberis sawfly, which can cause severe defoliation

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews, rust diseases, and honey fungus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverFlower BordersBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years