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Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' purple hedging shrub pot grown 20–30cm.

20-30cm Purple Berberis thunbergii Atropurpurea P9 Hedging Shrub

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Purple Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' 20-30cm, grown in P9 pots, is ideal for windy or coastal areas requiring a durable, thorny hedge. Read more

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About this plant

Category
Hedging

Purple Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' 20-30cm, grown in P9 pots, is ideal for windy or coastal areas requiring a durable, thorny hedge. Highly valued for creating natural security barriers, this hardy deciduous shrub offers dense, purple foliage from spring to autumn.

Key Features

  • Height supplied: 20-30cm pot-grown for fast establishment
  • Best for coastal, exposed, or rural gardens
  • Effective intruder deterrent due to sharp thorns
  • Tolerates full sun or partial shade
  • Low maintenance, drought-resistant once established

Planting & Care

  • Recommended planting: 3-4 plants per metre for a single row hedge; 5-7 for double staggered row
  • Position: Full sun to partial shade
  • Water well in dry spells, especially first year

FAQs

  • Is purple berberis suited for coastal gardens? Yes, this shrub is ideal for windy and salt-exposed sites.
  • How quickly does it grow? Berberis thunbergii grows 20–40cm per year—comparable to most thorny hedging species.
  • Can I plant in shade? Thrives in full sun or partial shade, with colour retained best in sun.
  • Is this size suitable for a hedge? 20-30cm potted plants are preferred for dense, even establishment of new hedges.

Common questions

Bare root plants are field-grown and lifted dormant — the cheapest way to plant a hedge. Pot grown plants have an established root system and can be planted year-round. Root ball plants are mature field-grown plants lifted with a soil ball for instant height.
Pot grown plants can go in the ground at any time of year. Bare root is supplied dormant from November to March, and root ball plants are lifted in that same window.
3 plants per metre for a standard single-row hedge, or 5 per metre (staggered double row) for a dense screen.
UK-wide from our Fife nursery, packed for plant-safe delivery. Larger orders travel on pallets — shipping is calculated at checkout.