Barberry 'Stapehill' Berberis × lologensis 'Stapehill'

ABOUT
'Stapehill' is a spreading evergreen shrub, up to 3-4m high, with arching stems, glossy, oblong, dark green spine-tipped leaves. Abundant clusters of bright red flower buds open to rich orange, scented flowers in spring, followed by round blue-black fruits
About this plant
Names
Family
Berberidaceae
Synonyms
barberry 'Stapehill'
Common names
Berberis 'Stapehillensis'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
2.5-4 metres
Spread
2.5-4 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
group 1 or pruning group 8
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Hedging & Screens Low Maintenance City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Wildlife Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by mallet or basal semi-hardwood cuttings, in summer under mist, or by stooling
Pests
May be affected by berberis sawfly, which can cause severe defoliation
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews, rust diseases, and honey fungus