Barberry Admiration ~ PP1692

Enjoy vivid red foliage edged in gold, a compact rounded habit, and easy-care color from spring through fall. Its small leaves emerge bright red with a golden margin and hold their color through the growing season before intensifying in fall. The naturally tidy form fits easily into borders, foundations, and colorful group plantings.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
• Mature Height: 1 feet–2 feet
• Mature Width: 1 feet–2 feet
• Spacing: 2 feet
• Soil: Average, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Admiration'
• Common Name: Admiration Barberry
• Plant Type: Shrub
• Bloom Color: N/A
• Season of Interest: Multi-Seasonal
• Foliage: Deciduous
• Growth Habit: Compact and rounded
• Pollinator Friendly: When flowering

Key Features

• Red foliage with golden margins
• Compact and rounded growth habit
• Low-maintenance once established
• Provides strong seasonal foliage color
• Drought tolerant once established
• Generally deer resistant

Landscape Uses

• Borders
• Foundation plantings
• Accent plantings
• Mass plantings
• Containers

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in well-drained soil.
• Water regularly during the first growing season.
• Provide full sun for the strongest foliage color.
• Prune lightly in late winter only if shaping is needed.

Companion Plants

• Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
• Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
• Salvia
• Coreopsis

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

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Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.