Berberis thunbergii First Editions© 'Cabernet©'
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Berberis thunbergii First Editions© 'Cabernet©'

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Cabarnet is a compact Japanese barberry with crimson new leaves that colour burgundy red over the season. Relatively small and extremely dense, it is very suitable for low hedges and ground cover. It requires little to no pruning. Cabernet prefers full sun or partial shade. It is hardy and evergreen.
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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Yellow
Eventual Height
  • 0.5-1m
Flowering Month
  • April
  • May
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous
  • Interesting Foliage

How to care for Berberis thunbergii First Editions© 'Cabernet©'

Light:
Full sun to partial shade (best leaf colour in full sun).

Soil:
Well-drained soil; tolerates poor, sandy, or chalky soils.

Water:
Water regularly while establishing. Drought-tolerant once established.

Pruning:
Prune lightly after flowering or in late winter to maintain shape.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in temperate climates.

Feeding:
Generally not required; apply a light general-purpose fertiliser in spring if needed.

Notes

Deciduous shrub with a compact, upright habit.

Grown for its deep burgundy to wine-red foliage.

Small yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries in autumn.

Thorny stems make it suitable for low hedging or deterrent planting.

Excellent for borders, containers, and colour contrast planting.

Low-maintenance and tolerant of urban conditions.

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