Berberis 'Compacta'

Berberis 'Compacta'Discovered by Charles Darwin in 1835, Berberis darwinii is an upright evergreen shrub that is bursting with vibrant warm colours in Spring. It boasts small, dense, spiny leaves in a rich dark green hue but really comes into its own when the flowers bloom in April. These small hanging sprays are fiery orange with red tinges making them really stand out. Blue black berries complete the cycle in Summer and are a valuable source of food for birds and

deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves

Avoid heavy

showy bright orange-red leaves which gain thin yellow margins in the Summer when under full sunlight

meaning these easy-to-grow plants will be great for flower beds and plant displays when they establish themselves

these fruits grow without hair but smaller when compared to their relatives

These hardy shrubs develop resistance to drought as they mature and need little maintenance

it is a magnet for pollinating insects

Commonly known as Elephant’s Ears

Deep-green leaves adorn the branches all-year round

This is a hardy shrub and it does not need protection

Plant Astilbe Chocolate Shogun in moist

gold colour is a great contrast for the lush