Berberis thunbergii Admiration - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Admiration - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Admiration - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Admiration - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Admiration - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Admiration - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Admiration - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Admiration®
Japanese Barberry
I have several of this shrub in the garden, and I never tire of it – its colours are simply fabulous.
Christine, 02/11/2025
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Description
The Berberis thunbergii Admiration is a variety of barberry characterized by a naturally compact habit and remarkably colourful foliage, from spring to autumn. It is a small spiny deciduous bush, with leaves that successively change from vibrant red in spring to purple with yellow margins and finally to orange-red in autumn. In spring, its small yellow flowers stand out against the foliage, as do its bright red berries in late summer. Its dense growth and modest size make it interesting in a large border, shrub bed, or mixed hedge.
The Berberis thunbergii, also known as Japanese barberry, is a bush in the family Berberidaceae, native to Japan. It has a bushy, spreading habit and deciduous or semi-evergreen foliage in mild climates.
The 'Admiration' cultivar was obtained in 1995 by Michal Andrusiv in the Czech Republic. The bush will quickly reach a height of 1.20m (3ft 11in) with a spread of 1.50m (4ft 11in). The red branches are rather upright and bear quite aggressive thorns. The foliage is the main asset of this barberry. It consists of rounded leaves measuring 2 to 3cm (1.2in) in length, obovate (ovate, with the upper part of the leaf wider than the lower part), and shiny. When they first emerge, they have a light and vibrant red colour, then as they mature, they turn purple with a yellow margin. In April-May, clusters of 1 to 6 small flowers bloom on 1-year-old stems. The bell-shaped flowers, 1cm (0.4in) long, are pale yellow, tinged with red on the outside. They are nectar-rich and followed in September-October by a few small bright red spherical fruits, measuring 6 to 8mm (0.3in) in length which persist on the branches for part of the winter. The foliage takes on a beautiful reddish-orange hue before falling in October-November.
The Berberis thunbergii Admiration, hardy down to -15°C (5°F), thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil, even if it is chalky, poor, or rocky, but not excessively dry in summer. Naturally compact, it does not require pruning. It can be used to create a low hedge, combined with other golden-leaved barberries ('Bonanza Gold') or silver-leaved shrubs (Powis Castle artemisia), to create a beautiful colour scheme. Easily create an attractive scene by combining it with Pieris, heucheras, and Chinese peonies.
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Berberis
thunbergii
Admiration®
Berberidaceae
Japanese Barberry
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Berberis thunbergii Admiration, hardy down to -15°C, should be planted in spring or autumn, in well-drained soil, even if it's limestone and slightly poor or rocky. Place it in a sunny position to enhance its colours. Water generously and frequently during the first summers. No need to fertilize. It requires little maintenance, just make sure to keep the soil moist, especially in summer. For Berberis planted as hedges, balance the shape in spring and September. In informal hedges, trim the branches after flowering, to give the bush a rounded, balanced shape. Be careful not to touch the branches with bare hands, as they have spines that are difficult to remove once they have entered the skin.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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