Berberis ottawensis 'Superba' - Purple Barberry
This vigorous deciduous barberry is prized for its stunning purple-red foliage that provides dramatic colour throughout the growing season. With clusters of yellow spring flowers and vibrant red autumn berries, it offers year-round interest and is exceptionally easy to grow.
Seasonal Highlights
In spring, clusters of small yellow flowers appear, attractive to pollinators. The purple-red foliage deepens through summer, while autumn brings brilliant red berries that persist into winter, providing food for birds.
Key Features
- Rich purple-red foliage from spring to autumn
- Yellow spring flowers
- Bright red autumn berries
- Spiny stems provide security and wildlife habitat
- Excellent for hedging or specimen planting
Perfect For
Hedging, mixed borders, wildlife gardens, and as a colourful barrier plant. The spiny stems make it ideal for boundary planting where security is needed.
Growing Tips
Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun for best foliage colour, though tolerates partial shade. Very adaptable and drought-tolerant once established. Prune after flowering if required to maintain shape. Wear gloves when handling due to spines.
Looks Great With
Combine with grey-foliaged plants like lavender or artemisia for contrast, or with golden shrubs such as Choisya 'Sundance' for a vibrant colour combination. Plant with spring bulbs for early season interest.
A robust and rewarding shrub that delivers bold colour and structure with minimal effort.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
