A medium sized deciduous shrub with an upright habit and stiff prickly branches. New shoots are purple, developing mottled silvery pink and rose variegation. Pale yellow flowers appear in May. This is a very attractive berberis and offers good foliage colour throughout the summer amongst other shrubs. Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Any well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade, best colour in sun
Season of Interest: Purple foliage colour in Summer, berries and good colour in Autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 1.5m Spread: 1.2m