Berberis Darwinii Compacta
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Pg 15-20cm
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£4.19
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£3.89
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£3.58
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£3.11
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Plant Types & Availability - More information
Pg = Pot Grown
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Superb compact form of Berberis darwinii which makes a very dense low hedge with small, glossy, holly-like, evergreen, dark green leaves on slightly angled stems. In spring the foliage is an excellent foil for the numerous rich orange flowers which are followed by edible blue barberries which are excellent in jams and preserves or for wildlife. Occasional flowers in autumn. The flowers are nectar and pollen rich so are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects. New foliage is tinged red turning green with age. Shade tolerant
HEDGE For hedges from 60 - 90cm (2 - 3ft), plant 30cm (1ft) apart. SHRUB 90 x 90cm (3 x 3ft).
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Berberis Darwinii Compacta is available as:
Pg = Pot Grown
Pot Grown Plants
These are normally sold in small 9cm wide pots, unless a different pot size is shown (where the pot size is shown in litres). Pot grown plants can be planted at any time of the year.
Availability
Pot Grown are generally available all year.
If a plant is currently out of stock because it is out of season (for example, bare rooted plants in summer) or we have sold out but we are expecting more to be available you can pre-order the plant. We only charge credit/debit cards when an order is despatched, not when an order is placed.
Planting Distances for planting as a Hedge
We recommend planting Berberis Darwinii Compacta in a single row 30cm/1ft apart.
To calculate the number of plants needed for a length of hedging, click on Planting Distance Calculator above.
Planting Guide & RootGrow
We recommend planting with RootGrow. The recommended amount for RootGrow for an order will be shown in your shopping basket.
We will send out a planting guide with your order, you also can find a guide to planting here.
Pruning
Hedging - As a general rule, plants grown for hedging need pruning to encourage side branching. Usually the harder a plant is pruned the bushier it will be. If they are not pruned there is a danger that the hedges will be thin and bare at the base and that the tips of the plants will die back. If the plant is naturally bushy, less or sometimes no pruning will be needed to achieve a dense hedge.
Berberis Darwinii Compacta: Prune any straggly or untidy shoots, otherwise no immediate pruning is required.
- Native/Wildlife/Evergreen
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RHS Plants for PollinatorsYes
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Good for Wildlife/BeesYes
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NativeNo
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Evergreen/DeciduousEvergreen
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Keeps Leaves in WinterYes
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- Soil and position
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Suitable for any normal soil and position, andSuitable for Chalky Soil
Suitable for Dry Shade
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- Plant Height and Growth
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Hedge Height60-90cm (2-3ft)
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Approx. Ultimate Height90cm (3ft)
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Average Growth per Year10cm (4ins)
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- Root Type/Plant Size
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Root Type/Plant SizePot Grown, 15-20cm (6-8ins)
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Potted/Bare RootPot Grown
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