Berberis thunbergii Golden Carpet - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Golden Carpet - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Golden Carpet - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Golden Carpet - Barberry
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Berberis thunbergii Golden Carpet - Barberry
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Berberis thunbergii Golden Carpet - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Golden Carpet ®
Japanese Barberry
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Robert, 18/03/2024
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Description
Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Carpet', as its name suggests, is a lovely form of Japanese barberry, with yellow foliage and an almost prostrate habit. Naturally very low, its spreading branches are covered with small bright leaves which turn orange at the end of the season, and a few small red fruits. Planted in groups of 3, it forms an excellent ground cover in the foreground of a mass of shrubs with darker foliage. It also does very well in pot cultivation to decorate the terrace or balcony, without requiring much care.
The Berberis thunbergii, also known as Japanese Barberry, is a shrub of the berberidaceae family native to Japan. It is characterized by a bushy, spreading and low habit, and deciduous foliage, semi-evergreen in mild climates. The cultivar 'Golden Carpet', introduced in 2006 in the USA, stands out for its particularly wide and low habit, as well as its yellow-golden foliage.
This deciduous shrub reaches 50cm (19.7in) in height and 90cm (35.4in) in width at maturity. The almost horizontal branches bear mildly aggressive thorns. The sparse flowering takes place in April-May, in the form of clusters of 1 to 6 small flowers. These bell-shaped flowers are 1cm (0.4in) long and pale yellow, tinged with red on the previous year's shoots. These are nectar-rich flowers, appreciated by pollinating insects. They are followed in September-October by small, very vibrant spherical red fruits which measure from 6 to 8mm (0.2 - 0.3in) long and persist through part of the winter. The foliage of this Barberry is composed of yellow leaves that turn slightly greener in summer before turning orange in autumn. These leaves are 1 to 3cm (0.4 - 1.2in) long and obovate (ovate, with the upper part of the leaf wider than the lower part).
'Golden Carpet' Barberry forms a good ground cover from spring to autumn, but its deciduous foliage is best associated with evergreen shrubs such as boxwood or Lonicera nitida. Perfectly resistant to cold, it also tolerates limestone and fairly mediocre soils. Combine it with the purple foliage of Physocarpus or variegated or bronze and yellow grasses like carex, for contrast in form and colour. Its deterrent thorns also allow it to be used in the front row of a defensive hedge, associated with European gorse (Ulex parviflorus), Japanese quinces, holly, and rugosa roses. This small Berberis also fits well in rock gardens, on a slope, in a colourful checkerboard with 'Fire Power' Nandina, shrubby artemisias, and Juniperus x media 'Old gold' in small touches.
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Berberis
thunbergii
Golden Carpet ®
Berberidaceae
Japanese Barberry
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Carpet' thrives in full sun or partial shade, with colours being more intense in the sun. It is a plant that tolerates drought and harsh winters quite well once established. Plant it in any type of soil, even limestone and clay, as long as it is well-drained and enriched with compost at planting. The planting hole should be twice the size of the root ball. Space the Berberis about 40cm (15.7in) apart, add compost and water well. It is a bush that tolerates pruning very well. From June to August, after flowering, prune the faded branches to the level of the young lateral shoots to encourage the arrival of new branches. Be careful not to touch the branches with bare hands as they have thorns that are difficult to remove once embedded in the skin. Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Carpet' may be prone to powdery mildew and black leaf spots. Aphids can invade it.
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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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