Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Golden Ring' (v)
Japanese barberry 'Golden Ring'
'Golden Ring' is a deciduous shrub with rounded purple leaves narrowly edged with yellow, and turning red in autumn; flowers pale yellow, followed by small, deep crimson berries
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Purple Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Red | 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
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Could be affected by berberis sawfly
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews
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