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‘Orange Rocket’ Barberry

Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Rocket' PP18411

This award winning barberry sports a unique color combination for an easy care shrub. New spring foliage starts out a vibrant coral and ages to a ruby red that lasts into fall. Useful as a vertical element in borders, landscapes, or containers.

Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
5a - 9b

mature dimensions

4′ H X 1.5′ W
This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 9a
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More About ‘Orange Rocket’ Barberry

Bloom/Feature

Dramatic foliage spring through fall

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Deciduous

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to -20°F

Key Features

Upright Habit

Flowering Season

Spring

Uses

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Slope

Water Needs

Low

Fertilize

Yearly in spring

Pruning

In spring

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 3X the width of pot

• Backfill and plant 1″-2″ above soil level

• Water and add more soil if needed

• Mulch plants

• Apply a balanced slow release fertlizer each spring

• Can cut back by 1/3 after first flower to keep compact

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