Berberis mix ‘Exclusive’ – Colourful Shrubs for Year-Round Interest

The Berberis mix ‘Exclusive’ is a specially selected collection of barberries, chosen for their colourful foliage, seasonal flowers, and hardy nature. These compact shrubs are prized for their versatility, offering year-round interest with vibrant spring growth, clusters of small yellow flowers in early summer, and striking autumn colour. Many also produce berries that attract birds, adding further value to the garden.

This mixed selection ensures variety and impact, with foliage shades ranging from fresh green to golden yellow, deep red, and purple. Whether planted as low hedging, used in mixed borders, or displayed in containers, the Berberis mix ‘Exclusive’ delivers colour, texture, and resilience in one neat package.

General Information

Berberis, or barberries, are hardy shrubs native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. They are well-known for their decorative foliage, seasonal flowers, and ability to thrive in challenging conditions.

• Habit: Compact, bushy, deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs, depending on the variety.

• Height & spread: Typically 50–150cm tall and wide, depending on cultivar.

• Foliage: Small, oval leaves in a range of colours including golden yellow, red, purple, and green, often with brilliant autumn tones.

• Flowers: Clusters of small, yellow, lightly fragrant blooms in late spring to early summer.

• Berries: Many varieties produce red or black berries in autumn, attractive to birds.

• Position: Prefers full sun for the best foliage colour, but tolerates light shade.

• Soil: Thrives in most well-drained soils; tolerant of poor conditions once established.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK and Ireland.

• Uses: Perfect for low hedging, borders, containers, wildlife gardens, or as colourful specimens.

The ‘Exclusive’ mix provides a diverse combination of colours and forms, offering something for every style of garden.

Care Guide

Berberis shrubs are tough, easy-care plants that require little maintenance once established.

Planting

• When to plant: Best in spring or autumn, though container-grown plants can be planted at any time.

• Depth & spacing: Plant at the same depth as in the pot; space 50–80cm apart for hedges, or 1m apart for specimens.

• Preparation: Improve soil with compost before planting, though these shrubs tolerate poor ground.

• Containers: Suitable for pots, using a general-purpose compost.

Watering & Feeding

• Water regularly after planting to establish roots.

• Once mature, drought-tolerant and needs only occasional watering in dry periods.

• Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser to encourage healthy foliage and flowering.

Pruning & Maintenance

• Trim lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape.

• For hedges, prune in late summer to keep them neat and uniform.

• Remove any dead or damaged stems in spring.

• Older plants can be rejuvenated by cutting back one-third of the oldest stems to the base.

Protection

• Fully hardy and tolerant of frost, wind, and exposure.

• Pest- and disease-resistant, though aphids may occasionally appear on young shoots.

• Generally low-maintenance and long-lived.

Why Choose Berberis mix ‘Exclusive’?

This vibrant shrub mix offers beauty, structure, and resilience all year round.

• Seasonal interest: Flowers in spring, foliage colour all summer, berries and autumn tones later in the year.

• Colourful variety: A mix of green, yellow, red, and purple-leaved cultivars.

• Wildlife value: Flowers attract pollinators; berries provide food for birds.

• Low-maintenance: Hardy, reliable, and drought-tolerant once established.

• Versatile use: Suitable for hedges, borders, containers, or specimen planting.

The Berberis mix ‘Exclusive’ is an excellent choice for gardeners who want year-round colour and easy-care shrubs. Whether used as a hedge, a border feature, or to brighten up containers, this collection of barberries offers reliable beauty and structure with very little effort

• Size
  2 Ltr pot

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

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All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

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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Live Plants Delivery

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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