Barberry Mystery Fire

A strong growing, spreading evergreen shrub with arching shoots of glossy dark green leaves which are somewhat variable in shape, usually spiny. Clusters of abundant bright yellow-orange flowers in Spring, flushed on the outside with darker red-orange. Derived from the natural hybrids of Berberis darwinii x Berberis linearifolia. A tough and very attractive shrub that brightens up the garden early in the year.

Site: Tolerates some coastal exposure
Soil: Any well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of Interest: Evergreen, yellow-orange flowers in Spring
Hardiness: Hardy to -12C
Height: 12ft (4m) Spread: 12ft (4m)