Berberis t Golden Rocket #2
Berberis t Golden Rocket #2
Golden Rocket Barberry
Colorful dwarf shrub
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$4999
$49.99
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A narrow, upright-growing shrub with showy, bright yellow foliage that creates excellent color contrast in borders. This variety produces few flowers and little to no viable seed, making it a great substitute over many other barberries.
Botanical Name- Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Rocket'
Pronunciation- BER-ber-iss thun-BERG-ee-eye
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 3 ft
Mature Height- 5 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained soil
Current Size- #2
Bloom Color- Yellow
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' - vertical forms, bright color
Fauna Attracted- Bees (early spring nectar), fruit-eating birds (though can be invasiveƒ??check local guidelines)
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C11
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter or after flowering; tolerate dry conditions but water deeply in drought.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter for structure or after flowering for shape.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. In clay, avoid soggy conditions by improving drainage.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Rust, aphids
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