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Shrub
Bushy
Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset
H7 (very hardy)
Pale Yellow in Spring
Cream , Pink and Dark Purple in
Dark Red in Autumn
0.5-1 metres
5-10 years
Japanese barberry 'Harlequin'
Berberidaceae
Berberis can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs with spiny shoots bearing simple, often spine-toothed leaves, and small yellow or orange flowers in axillary clusters or racemes, followed by small berries
'Harlequin' is a compact deciduous shrub with rounded deep purple leaves, variably splashed with cream and pink, and small pale yellow flowers followed by dark red berries
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Grows in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
City/Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Cottage/Informal Garden, Flower borders and beds, Hedging/Screens or Low Maintenance
Pruning group 8
Generally pest free
May be subject to powdery mildews
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