Admiration Barberry Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Admiration Barberry is a shrub with striking leaf colors and an oval leaf shape. It is very easy to maintain and grow. This plant likes direct sunlight to partial shade in a well-drained planting medium. It has thorns along its stems to prevent deer and other animals from eating it. This dwarf plant will only grow to 2-3 feet, making it perfect for any garden style.
Common Name |
Admiration Barberry
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Plant Type
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Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Berberis thunbergii 'Admiration'
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Genus
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Berberis
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Family
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Berberidaceae
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Order
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Ranunculales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Admiration Barberry Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Admiration Barberry.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Admiration Barberry needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Admiration Barberry needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Admiration Barberry Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Admiration Barberry to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Admiration Barberry to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Admiration Barberry Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Admiration Barberry. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Admiration Barberry plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Admiration Barberry Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Admiration Barberry plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Red
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
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Is Admiration Barberry toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is not safe for humans and your pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Coastal Garden
Informal and Cottage
Patio And Containers
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Admiration Barberry Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Admiration Barberry, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Admiration Barberry Native Region |
Find out where the Admiration Barberry plant originated. |
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Country |
Japan
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