Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin'

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Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin'

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BarberryShrub, DeciduousFamily: Berberidaceae

Height: 1.5mSpread: 1.5m
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife
Autumn colour

Flower colour:

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Purple

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin' is an undemanding and easy-to-grow deciduous barberry. A good shrub for year-round interest, it boasts dark red-purple leaves, mottled with creamy pink, which contrast with small, red-tinted, pale-yellow flowers in mid-spring. In autumn the leaves turn a brilliant shade of red before falling.

Grow Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Prune straggly stems in autumn. Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin' has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit.

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Berberis ‘Harlequin’ and wildlife

Berberis ‘Harlequin’ is known for attracting bees and birds. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers, has seeds for birds and makes a good wildlife hedge.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Berberis ‘Harlequin’ poisonous?

Berberis ‘Harlequin’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People