Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow'

Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow', or Japanese Barberry 'Rose Glow', is a highly decorative ornamental shrub, appreciated for its unique marbled foliage, blending pink, purple, mauve, and light green in an almost hand-painted effect. This evolving coloration provides a rich and luminous visual texture, particularly noticeable on new shoots. Its bushy, dense, and slightly spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for ornamental hedges, contrasting beds, or solitary plantings. Small pale yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by decorative red berries at the end of the season. Hardy, low-maintenance, and structural, 'Rose Glow' is ideal for creating lasting colorful accents in both classic and contemporary gardens.

Latin name

Common name

Barberry 'Rose Glow'

Type

Shrub

Family

Berberidaceae

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 4

Exposure

Sun

Watering

Moderate watering

Fertilization

Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.

Soil type

Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained

Minimum temperature

'-35°C

Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

YELLOW

Fruiting

Decorative red berries in autumn

Foliage color

Rose, purple and marbled green

Shape

Shrubby

Garden structure

Size and growth

Height

1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 feet)

Width

1.2 m (4 feet)

Growth rate

average

Butterflies

Repellent

Deer

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