Berberis Thunbergii Green Carpet
Berberis Thunbergii Green Carpet, Barberry. An excellent flowering deciduous shrub with superb autumn foliage colour. Often used as a border or for group planting. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.4m. Flowers March to May. Fruits August to September.
Plant in well drained soil. Full sun / partial shade. Hardy. Prune after flowering, Remove dead flower heads and one third of old wood, Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth.
General Shrub Planting and care
- Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
- If the Shrub is being planted in a lawn remove a circle of turf.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding a bucketful of planting compost.
- Remove the pot gently, if well rooted cut off the pot.
- Position used. Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in, water the Shrub and area thoroughly.
- Water regular until Shrub is established.
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring.
