East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Berberis x lologensis 'Apricot Queen'
Berberis x lologensis is a particularly beautiful berberis. A natural hybrid, it was discovered in Argentina growing next to its parents, one of which is the superb Berberis darwinii. The flowers of 'Apricot Queen' are a particularly charming shade of apricot orange and are borne prolifically in long trusses or racemes, which look especially vibrant in the late spring sunlight. It's best grown as a specimen shrub in a mixed or shrub border, with space to spread naturally. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow Berberis x lologensis 'Apricot Queen' in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
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Berberis ‘Apricot queen’ and wildlife
Berberis ‘Apricot queen’ is known for attracting bees, birds and other pollinators. 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 known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Berberis ‘Apricot queen’ poisonous?
Berberis ‘Apricot queen’ has no toxic effects reported.
