About
A named cultivar of B. wilsoniae, forming a compact, deciduous shrub with small, narrow, pale green leaves and clusters of small, pale yellow flowers in spring, followed by a profuse crop of small, salmon-pink to coral-red berries. 'Else' is a choice ornamental barberry for a mixed shrub border or informal hedge.
About the genus
Verbena can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs, with toothed or pinnately lobed leaves and small, usually 5-petalled, salver-shaped flowers, typically held in spikes or panicles, in summer or autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Cut back to ground level in early spring
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews