Ornamental shrub for hedges and fences. Bees love it.
A subspecies of Berberis vulgaris, which is more dense and thornier. So it is convenient to hedges and thorny fences. Yellow flowering and abundant red and blue fructification.
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Flowering |
Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Birds |
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Average germination (%) | 70 |
Climate Zone | Arid, Cool areas, Mediterranean continental |
Flower colour | Yellow |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Fruit color | Brown, Red |
Hardiness | Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC), No drought resistant |
Plant use | Bonsai, Edging, Gardening, Hedge, Honey producing plant, Low hedge, Restoration, Wild garden |
Seeds per gram | 125 |
Soil - Ph | Neutral to acid |
Soil - Type | Potting mix |
Stratification | Yes |
Watering | Moderate |
Depending on the geographical areas and altitude sowing can take place from March to June. To obtain a more regular and faster germination stratify in cold the seeds for 90-120 days before the sowing. It is possible to use a sowing substrate for potting or soil from the garden together with a sowing substrate if the sowing is made directly into the garden. The substrate must be wet but not soggy until the germination is completed.
It adapts to any soils preferring deep and stony soils in cool zones.