Berberis thunbergii 'Bagatelle'
Japanese barberry
The Berberis thunbergii 'Bagatelle' is a very compact spiny deciduous shrub of rounded habit, with oval, purple leaves becoming brighter in autumn. Flowers are pale yellow, followed by red berries. To see optimal growth, place Bagatelle in full sun and in a moist soil that is well-drained.
↕ 50 cm
❄ -30 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Berberis |
| Species | thunbergii |
| Cultivar | 'Bagatelle' |
Flowering
| Flowering period | april, may |
| Colour (flower) | yellow |
Foliage
| Evergreen | no |
| Colour (foliage) | red, bruin |
Growth habit
| Height | 50 cm |
Location
| Winter hardiness | -30 °C |
| Location | sun, half shade |
Use
| Type (use) | hedge plant, fruit/berries, ground cover, in group |
Care
| Pruning | yes |