2.5 Qt. Orange Rocket Barberry, Live Deciduous Plant, Coral to Ruby Red Foliage

Stock status: In stock
Country: United Kingdom

This award winning barberry sports a unique color combination for an easy care shrub. New Spring foliage starts out a vibrant coral, ages to mid green, then turns ruby red for Fall. Useful as a vertical element in borders, landscapes, or containers.

  • Fertilize in spring with slow-release granular fertilizer
  • Very low maintenance once plant is established
  • Full sun-part shade
  • Adapts to many soil types
  • Ships dormant in winter
  • An attractive shrub for color interest
Mature Height (in.) 48
Mature Width (in.) 18
Additional Characteristics Disease Resistant,Drought Tolerant,Insect Resistant
Annual / Perennial Perennial
Average Shipping Height (in.) 8
Best Time to Plant Spring to Fall
Blossom Color No Blossoms
Botanical Name Berberis thunbergii ‘Orange Rocket’ PP18411
Common Name Barberry
Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous
Fragrance Non-Fragrant
Growth Habit Upright
Hardiness Zone 5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F)
Mature Size Large
Optimal Soil Condition Neutral
Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) 18
Returnable 90-Day
Shipped As Container
Sun Tolerance Full Sun
Water Requirements Once a week
Wildlife Attracted No Wildlife Attracted
Wildlife Deterred No Wildlife Deterred