Berberis thunbergii 'Harlequin' - Japanese Barberry
This eye-catching deciduous barberry is renowned for its uniquely variegated foliage in shades of purple-red, pink, and creamy white. Compact and manageable, it brings vibrant colour and texture to gardens throughout the year with minimal maintenance required.
Seasonal Highlights
Spring brings small yellow flowers that contrast beautifully with the emerging variegated foliage. The leaf colours intensify through summer, while autumn sees bright red berries appear alongside fiery foliage tones before leaf fall.
Key Features
- Striking purple-red foliage mottled with pink and white
- Compact growth habit ideal for small spaces
- Yellow spring flowers
- Red autumn berries and foliage tints
- Spiny stems deter intruders
Perfect For
Small gardens, front-of-border planting, low hedging, containers, and as a colourful accent plant. Excellent for adding year-round interest to compact spaces.
Growing Tips
Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun to maintain the best leaf variegation. Tolerates partial shade but colours may be less intense. Very drought-tolerant once established. Prune lightly after flowering if required. Handle with gloves due to spines.
Looks Great With
Plant with silver-leaved plants like Stachys byzantina, or with pink and purple flowers such as salvias and geraniums. Combines well with ornamental grasses for textural contrast.
A stunning compact shrub that provides exceptional colour and interest throughout the seasons.
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.
