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Japanese barberry 'Lutin Rouge' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Japanese barberry 'Lutin Rouge'

Berberis thunbergii 'Lutin Rouge'^PBR

Low Maintenance

Genus: Berberis
Family: Berberidaceae

About this plant

A compact, deciduous shrub to 50cm high, with small, rounded to ovate leaves that are strongly coloured when grown in full sun; bright red when young and maturing to a deep burgundy

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

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

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows in almost any well drained soil, though foliage colour is best in full sun; too much shade may cause leaves to revert to green. Tolerates some drought once established

Pruning

Pruning group 2

Propagation

Propagate by seed in early spring, or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and to berberis sawfly

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years