About

A hybrid between Berberis koehneana and another species, forming a compact, spiny, deciduous shrub with small, narrow, dark green leaves and clusters of small, yellow flowers in spring followed by small, dark red-purple berries in autumn. An ornamental and wildlife-friendly shrub for a sunny border or informal hedge.

About the genus

Fuchsia can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or trees, rarely perennials, with opposite or whorled leaves and usually pendent flowers with conspicuous tubular calyx, 4 spreading sepals and 4 erect petals

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.