Berberis thunbergii 'Chocolate Summer'
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Berberis thunbergii 'Chocolate Summer'
Berberis thunbergii 'Chocolate Summer' is a richly coloured deciduous shrub with deep chocolate-purple foliage that contrasts beautifully against its warm red stems. Dense and compact in habit, it brings strong colour and structure to borders, low hedging, and smaller garden spaces.
Small pale yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by glossy red berries, while the foliage develops attractive orange-red tones in autumn. Easy to grow and naturally eye-catching, this Japanese barberry is a superb choice for adding depth and contrast to mixed planting schemes. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Deep chocolate-purple foliage on contrasting red stems
- Small spring flowers followed by ornamental red berries
- Compact, dense habit ideal for low hedging or borders
- Excellent for adding rich colour and structure to planting schemes
- Useful for filling gaps alongside walls, paving, and pathways
- Height 120cm - Spread 60cm
Japanese Barberry
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EAN code5021789394987
- Pot Size3L (19cm)
- AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Flower ColourWhite
- Flowering MonthApril, May, June
- Foliage ColourGreen
- Foliage TypeEvergreen
- Garden StyleCity & Courtyard Garden, Coastal, Gravel Garden, Patio & Container
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H4 -10 to -5ºC. Hardy - average winter
- Height30cm
- Spread30cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained
- pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitMat-forming
- Plant TypeShrub
- Planting TypesBorders and Beds, Ground Cover, Living Walls, Pots & Containers
- Season of InterestSpring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Soil TypeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesEasy to Grow
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
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