Berberis buxifolia 'Nana'

Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun for best foliage colour but will tolerate partial shade without losing vigour.

• Soil Preferences: Adapts well to most soils, including clay, sandy, or loamy types, provided they are well-drained.

• pH Range: Tolerates slightly acidic to neutral soils (pH 6.0–7.5).

• Moisture Needs: Prefers moderately moist soil but is drought-tolerant once established.

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early autumn so roots can establish before temperature extremes.

• Spacing: Space plants 40–60 cm apart for groundcover or low hedging; allow more room for individual specimens.

• Positioning Tips: Ideal for rock gardens, low hedges, edging paths, mixed borders, or containers. Also works well in coastal and urban gardens.

• Wind and Exposure: Very hardy and tolerant of exposed positions, including coastal winds.

Routine Care, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Water regularly during the first year to help roots establish.

  • Mature plants require minimal watering, except during prolonged dry periods.

• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring to encourage healthy growth and foliage density.

• Pruning:

  • Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a neat, compact shape.

  • Remove any damaged or congested stems in late winter or early spring.

• Mulching: Apply a 5 cm layer of mulch in spring to help conserve moisture, improve soil quality, and suppress weeds—keep mulch away from the crown to prevent rot.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally trouble-free; very rarely affected by powdery mildew or aphids.

• Winter Care: Fully hardy in the UK and Ireland; no special protection needed.

• Propagation: Can be grown from semi-ripe cuttings in summer or by seed, though cuttings ensure true-to-type plants.

Ornamental Features, Seasonal Interest, and Garden Uses

• Foliage: Dense, small, dark green leaves that create a fine-textured, tidy appearance. Evergreen in mild climates but may be semi-evergreen or deciduous in colder areas.

• Flowers: Produces small, bright yellow flowers in spring, adding a cheerful seasonal display.

• Berries: May produce small, dark blue to black berries in summer, attractive to birds.

• Autumn Colour: In colder climates, leaves can develop reddish or bronze tints in autumn before dropping.

• Wildlife Benefits: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators, while berries feed birds.

• Ornamental Value: A compact, low-maintenance shrub that brings structure and neatness to planting schemes.

• Garden Design Uses:

  • Perfect as a low hedge or edging plant for pathways and borders.

  • Works well in rock gardens or gravel beds.

  • Effective as a container plant for patios or balconies.

  • Suitable for mass planting in landscape designs for low-maintenance ground cover.

• Growth and Size: Very slow-growing, typically reaching 30–50 cm tall with a similar spread, maintaining a naturally compact dome shape.

• Longevity: Long-lived and retains its neat form for many years with minimal pruning.

• Companion Planting: Pairs beautifully with heathers, lavender, dwarf conifers, and spring bulbs for seasonal interest.

• Size
  P14

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The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

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Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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