Berberis thunb.Orange Rocket
Dazzling shades of ruby and orange will brighten up any garden!
Berberis thunb. Orange Rocket will bring dazzling colour to any garden. When grown in a sunny spot this deciduous shrub emerges a bright orange-red before turning a deeper ruby! Orange Rocket will catch any eye when woven through the border or potted up on the patio. It has a naturally slender and upright habit, so it also lends itself well to forming a low(ish) hedge or screen.
As well as the colourful foliage, Berberis Orange Rocket also produces small yellow flowers in spring and early summer, and these are followed by red berries in the autumn. Keep in mind that in shadier spots, the foliage colour will not be as vivid (and will often turn greener), so if you want it to light up like a torch, it really should be grown in full sun.
Growing Information
Plant Berberis in full sun or partial shade, on a reliably moist, well-drained soil. Barberry plants are extremely resilient and will grow on many different soil types, except waterlogged.
