Berberis x ottawensis f. purpurea 'Superba'
Barberry 'Superba'
Berberis are deciduous or evergreen shrubs. The deciduous species, such as Berberis thunbergii or Berberis vulgaris, are cultivated as an ornamental, noted for their attractive autumn colour. They produce clusters of orange or yellow flowers in late Spring to early Summer, followed by colourful ovoid berries. 'Superba' is a thorny deciduous shrub producing young bronze/red leaves which eventually turn purple. It sports tiny yellow flowers falling from arching branches and red berries in Autumn with lovely leaf colour. Good contrast against green leaved shrubs.
Contributed by @barbaramatthews
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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All soil conditions
Common name
Barberry 'Superba'
Latin name
Berberis x ottawensis f. purpurea 'Superba'
type
Flowering Shrub
family
Berberidaceae
ph
6.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
All soil conditions
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
2.50 M
2.50 M
Berberis x ottawensis f. purpurea 'Superba'
Berberis are deciduous or evergreen shrubs. The deciduous species, such as Berberis thunbergii or Berberis vulgaris, are cultivated as an ornamental, noted for their attractive autumn colour. They produce clusters of orange or yellow flowers in late Spring to early Summer, followed by colourful ovoid berries. 'Superba' is a thorny deciduous shrub producing young bronze/red leaves which eventually turn purple. It sports tiny yellow flowers falling from arching branches and red berries in Autumn with lovely leaf colour. Good contrast against green leaved shrubs.
Propagation by cuttings
From Late Summer TO Mid Autumn
Semi hard wood cuttings are taken from the current years growth from late summer to mid autumn the bottom of the cuttings is hard and soft on the top. With a sharp knife take a cutting of about 14cms, remove lowest leaves, dip end into rooting hormone, and place round the edge of a pot filled with a suitable compost, water well, they must remain moist till rooted, place under glass but in semi shade.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Autumn
Plant out pot grown shrubs in a reasonably fertile, sheltered and in full sun or partial shade. Dig a hole twice the width of the rootball. Sprinkle in a handful of blood, fish and bone and work into the ground. It can be planted all year long if the soil is not frozen however, early spring and early autumn are the best times for planting.
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