Berberis t Orange Rocket #2
Berberis t Orange Rocket #2
Orange Rocket Japanese Barberry
Upright shape
Regular price
$4999
$49.99
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Vibrant coral-orange new foliage ages to mid red, then turns ruby red in autumn. This award winning, compact, upright growing shrub has a vigorous growth habit and improved resistance to rust. Use to brighten the landscape in mass plantings, as a specimen plant, or in a container. Deer resistant.
Botanical Name- Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Rocket'
Pronunciation- BER-ber-iss thun-BERG-ee-eye
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 2 ft
Mature Height- 5 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Tolerant of most soils, except wet
Current Size- #2
Bloom Color- Yellow
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra' (striking color contrast, upright forms)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (early spring nectar), fruit-eating birds (though can be invasive???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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