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barberry 'Stapehill'

Berberis × lologensis 'Stapehill'

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Berberis
Family: Berberidaceae

About this plant

'Stapehill' is a spreading evergreen shrub, up to 3-4m high, with arching stems, glossy, oblong, dark green spine-tipped leaves. Abundant clusters of bright red flower buds open to rich orange, scented flowers in 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

West FacingSouth FacingEast 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 mallet or basal semi-hardwood cuttings, in summer under mist, 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 InformalFlower BordersBanks SlopesGround Cover

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years