Berberis Helmond Pillar

2-3 Litre Pot

• Position: Full sun, partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well drained
• Growth Rate: Average
• Flowering Period: April-May
• Hardiness: H7
• Eventual Height: 1.5m
• Eventual Spread: 60cm

Berberis Helmond Pillar, commonly known as ‘Barberry’, is an attractive slow to medium, dwarf, deciduous shrub of narrowly upright form, with dark reddish purple leaves providing a perfect back drop to its small but bright yellow, red tinted flowers which appear in spring and are perfect for pollinators. Towards Autumn the leaves change through varying shades of red prior to falling to reveal its upright, prickly, purplish stems.  Ideal for an accent plant when placed amongst other lower growing shrubs.

Looking After Your Berberis Helmond Pillar

Generally a very low maintenance plant, slow growing and very hardy. Prefers to be grown in a fertile, moist, but well drained soil and sunny or semi-shaded position . Very little pruning is required, although a gentle clip to retain its shape and take out any damaged branches is best done in the Autumn or after flowering.