Berberis thunbergii 'Ruby Star' - Japanese Barberry 3 Litre Pot

Berberis thunbergii 'Ruby Star' - Japanese Barberry

This compact deciduous barberry is celebrated for its deep ruby-red foliage that provides intense colour from spring through autumn. With a neat, rounded habit and excellent hardiness, it's a superb choice for adding dramatic colour to gardens of any size.

Seasonal Highlights

In spring, small yellow flowers provide contrast against the emerging ruby foliage. The rich red tones deepen throughout summer, while autumn brings bright red berries and even more intense leaf colour before the foliage falls.

Key Features

• Deep ruby-red foliage throughout the season
• Compact, rounded growth habit
• Yellow spring flowers
• Bright red autumn berries
• Spiny stems for added security

Perfect For

Small gardens, mixed borders, containers, low hedging, and as a striking accent plant. Ideal for adding deep colour to planting schemes and creating bold focal points.

Growing Tips

Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun for the deepest red foliage colour. Tolerates partial shade but colour intensity may reduce. Very drought-tolerant once established. Prune lightly after flowering if needed. Handle with gloves due to spiny stems.

Looks Great With

Plant with silver-foliaged plants such as artemisia or lavender for stunning contrast, or with pink and purple perennials. Combines beautifully with ornamental grasses and spring bulbs for multi-season interest.

A magnificent compact shrub that delivers bold, rich colour and reliable performance year after year.

Berberis thunbergii 'Ruby Star' - Japanese Barberry 3 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery -25 Moderate Growing Yellow Deciduous

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.