Berberis x media Dual Jewel - Barberry
Berberis x media Dual Jewel - Barberry
Berberis x media Dual Jewel - Barberry
Berberis x media Dual Jewel - Barberry
Berberis chenaultii x thunbergii Dual Jewel
Barberry
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Description
Berberis x media 'Dual Jewel' is a new variety of small-growing Barberry that remains decorative for a good part of the year, even in winter if it is not too severe. Its semi-evergreen foliage changes colour throughout the seasons, with its orange young shoots unfolding into small glossy leaves that are initially yellow and then greener in summer before turning reddish-orange in autumn and winter. This small bush with a dense habit requires little maintenance and easily finds its place in the garden or in a pot on a terrace. It can be a good alternative to boxwood in sunny locations and in cool soil.
'Dual Jewel' is a hybrid barberry, resulting from the cross-breeding of Berberis thunbergii and B. chenaultii, both native to Japan. It is a small bush of the Berberidaceae family that is characterised by a bushy, dense, slightly spreading habit, and semi-evergreen foliage in winter. Its branches, covered with yellow-brown bark, bear simple or trifurcate spines, 1.5 cm (0.6 in) long.
It grows quite fast, reaching an average height of 1 m (3.3 ft) with a spread of 80 cm (31.5 in) at maturity. The slightly arching branches bear compound leaves, 2 cm to 3 cm (0.8 in to 1.2 in) long, which are orange-coloured when they first emerge. They turn golden and then greenish in summer, before taking on a bright orange-red hue in autumn. 'Dual Jewel' has a low flowering rate, which occurs in April-May. The flowers appear in pendant clusters of 10 or more small flowers, scattered here and there among the foliage. The bell-shaped flowers, 1 cm (0.4 in) long, are pale yellow tinged with purple. They appear on the previous year's shoots. The flowers are nectar-rich, and appreciated by pollinating insects. They are followed in September-October by small oblong-shaped fruits that are bright red and can persist throughout part of the winter.
'Dual Jewel' is ideal for low hedges, whether they are informal or trimmed. It can also be planted in shrub borders, with forsythias, buddleias (e.g., Buddleja 'Naho Purple'), and dwarf abelias (e.g., Abelia 'Kaleidoscope', 'Petite Garden'), or with repeat-flowering roses in pink or orange shades, which it will enhance. It can also be planted in a large pot on a terrace or balcony, allowing the gardener to try their hand at topiary. In the foreground of a defensive hedge, it can be grown with, for example, Japanese Quince 'Cameo' and spiny gorse and broom.
Berberis x media Dual Jewel - Barberry in pictures
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Planting and care
'Dual Jewel' thrives in full sun or light shade, with its colours being more intense in the sun. It withstands harsh winters, but its foliage tends to be deciduous under these conditions. Plant it in any type of soil as long as it is well-drained and not too dry in summer. When planting, the planting hole should be twice the size of the root ball. Space it about 60 cm (23.6 in) apart. Add compost and water well. It tolerates pruning very well. From June to August, after flowering, prune the faded branches at the level of 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.
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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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