Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin' (v)
Japanese barberry 'Harlequin'
'Harlequin' is a compact deciduous shrub with rounded deep purple leaves, variably splashed with cream and pink, and small pale yellow flowers followed by dark red berries
Synonyms
Berberis thunbergii 'Harlequin'
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Purple Cream Pink | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Cream Pink | |||
| Autumn | Purple Cream Pink | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
- Genus
Berberis can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs with spiny shoots bearing simple, often spine-toothed leaves, and small yellow or orange flowers in axillary clusters or racemes, followed by small berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Could be affected by berberis sawfly
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin' (v)
Japanese barberry 'Harlequin'
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