{"product_id":"berberis-pink-queen-3-litre-pot","title":"Berberis Pink Queen 3 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7jpwx5\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBerberis 'Pink Queen'\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eBerberis 'Pink Queen' is a striking deciduous shrub grown for its colourful variegated foliage and year-round garden interest. Its rich burgundy-purple leaves are beautifully marbled with shades of pink, cream and silver, creating a vibrant display from spring through autumn. In spring, small yellow flowers appear along the stems, followed by glossy red berries in autumn that attract birds and wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eCompact, hardy and easy to grow, Berberis 'Pink Queen' is perfect for adding bold colour, texture and structure to borders, wildlife gardens and mixed shrub plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"p3x2sd\" data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eWhy Grow Berberis 'Pink Queen'?\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eBeautiful Variegated Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e – The deep purple leaves are splashed with pink, cream and silver, creating one of the most colourful foliage displays in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eSeason-Long Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e – Colourful foliage lasts from spring until autumn, followed by brilliant autumn leaf colour and decorative red berries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eSpring Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e – Small yellow flowers appear in spring, providing an early source of nectar for bees and pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eExcellent for Wildlife\u003c\/strong\u003e – The autumn berries provide a valuable food source for birds, while the thorny branches offer excellent nesting and shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eHardy \u0026amp; Low-Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fully hardy throughout the UK, Berberis 'Pink Queen' is drought tolerant once established and requires very little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1s99wp7\" data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers full sun or partial shade. The brightest foliage colours develop in a sunny position, although it will tolerate light shade.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows well in most fertile, well-drained soils, including clay, chalk, loam and sandy soils. Avoid permanently waterlogged ground.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season while the shrub establishes. Once established, it is drought tolerant and generally only requires watering during prolonged dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"6ycoq6\" data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003ePrune lightly after flowering or in late winter to maintain shape if required.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"twtm7k\" data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eRemove any dead, damaged or crossing branches.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"19oe42c\" data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003eWear gloves when pruning, as Berberis has sharp thorns.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"v88fvo\" data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eApply a mulch or balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"600mbf\" data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003ePerfect Plant Combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2827\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBerberis 'Pink Queen' combines beautifully with golden foliage plants such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eChoisya 'Sundance'\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003eSpiraea 'Goldflame'\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003eEuonymus 'Emerald 'n' Gold'\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating vibrant colour contrasts. It also pairs wonderfully with purple-flowering perennials such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003eSalvia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eNepeta\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003eLavender\u003c\/strong\u003e, while ornamental grasses like \u003cstrong data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003eStipa tenuissima\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2605\"\u003ePennisetum\u003c\/strong\u003e add movement and texture. Whether planted as a specimen shrub, incorporated into mixed borders or used as an informal defensive hedge, Berberis 'Pink Queen' brings outstanding colour and year-round interest to any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56953535398214,"sku":"172864","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/berberis-pink-queen-3-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}