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Common Name: Japanese Barberry ‘Admiration’
Latin Name: Berberis thunbergii ‘Admiration’
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Description: Berberis thunbergii ‘Admiration’ is a compact, deciduous shrub with striking, small rounded leaves that are deep red with a bright golden-yellow edge. It maintains a dense, mounded habit and produces small yellow flowers in spring followed by decorative red berries in autumn.
Garden Impact: Perfect for borders, low hedging and container planting where it provides strong colour contrast and structure. Its compact form and vivid foliage make it especially effective for edging pathways or brightening mixed planting schemes.
Light & Water Requirements: Grows best in full sun in well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought once established.
Size (Fully Grown): Height 40–60cm, Spread 40–60cm
Description
Common Name: Japanese Barberry ‘Admiration’
Latin Name: Berberis thunbergii ‘Admiration’
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Description: Berberis thunbergii ‘Admiration’ is a compact, deciduous shrub with striking, small rounded leaves that are deep red with a bright golden-yellow edge. It maintains a dense, mounded habit and produces small yellow flowers in spring followed by decorative red berries in autumn.
Garden Impact: Perfect for borders, low hedging and container planting where it provides strong colour contrast and structure. Its compact form and vivid foliage make it especially effective for edging pathways or brightening mixed planting schemes.
Light & Water Requirements: Grows best in full sun in well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought once established.
Size (Fully Grown): Height 40–60cm, Spread 40–60cm
