A SEA OF DARK PURPLE FOLIAGE
FEATURES:
- In spring, teardrop-shaped leaves emerge in a bright and bold red
- Those bold reds turn into a royal purple color in the summer
- Leaves will intensify their red color in the fall
- The perfect tiny accent shrub
- Deer, drought, and disease resistant
- Carries its beautiful color all throughout the growing season
- Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships in a plant-safe designed box
- Due to federal and state laws, we are unable to ship to: DE, IN, MA, MD, ME, MN, NH, NY, VT, WV
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 1-2' tall
- Mature Width: 2-3' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 2-3' apart
Concorde Barberry in Bulk
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Berberis thunbergii 'Concorde'
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A SEA OF DARK PURPLE FOLIAGE
FEATURES:
- In spring, teardrop-shaped leaves emerge in a bright and bold red
- Those bold reds turn into a royal purple color in the summer
- Leaves will intensify their red color in the fall
- The perfect tiny accent shrub
- Deer, drought, and disease resistant
- Carries its beautiful color all throughout the growing season
- Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships in a plant-safe designed box
- Due to federal and state laws, we are unable to ship to: DE, IN, MA, MD, ME, MN, NH, NY, VT, WV
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 1-2' tall
- Mature Width: 2-3' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 2-3' apart
Why plant Concorde Barberry in Bulk?
Dark, velvety burgundy-purple. This decadent color can add so much to the landscape. It brings definition to a row of edging plants, it makes a wonderful contrast to pastel flowers and silvery foliage. Look to Concorde Barberry to supply a dose of deep, rich burgundy-purple in your own beds and borders. This handsome Accent holds its color all summer and complements virtually everything it’s planted with. In late fall, Concorde goes out with a bang, turning a brilliant, shimmering red before dropping its leaves for the winter. So satisfying!
Japanese Barberries are fun and useful plants that keep getting more and more popular. Even though they’re armed with small prickles, gardeners have embraced them, because they come in so many interesting shapes and colors. There’s one for every sunny spot in the landscape. Concorde Barberry arose at Wavecrest Nursery in Fennville, Michigan. It has proved to be a choice selection due to its ability to hold its dark, luscious color better than other purple-leaved Barberries. It’s also admired for its petite size and tidy habit.
How to use Concorde Barberry in Bulk in the landscape?
Japanese Barberries have gotten a bad rap in recent years because some of them have become invasive, particularly in the Northeast. Invasive plants can crowd out natives and disrupt local ecosystems. Concorde Barberry sets little to no seed, however, so it can’t become a problem. No need to worry!
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 4-8
How To Plant Concorde Barberry in Bulk
Grow Concorde Barberry in full sun to bring out its richest colors. Shade will make the leaves turn green. Choose a site where the soil drains freely, as this plant will not tolerate “wet feet.” It needs regular water during the establishment period, but will be quite drought tolerant after that. Few insect pests or diseases trouble Barberries, and deer tend to leave the thorny branches alone. Japanese Barberries have come under fire lately for rampant reseeding in some areas, but Concorde so far has proven to be a non-fruiting clone.
How To Water
Upon the arrival of your new Concorde Barberry you'll want to water it well, After being planted, for several weeks after you'll want to regularly check the dryness level of the soil. If you notice the soil is going dry, you'll want to saturate the area to help establish your plant for a promising growing season. Once your plant has established, you can lower your watering regime, to less watering.
How To Fertilize
Feed your Barberry Plants in the late winter or early spring with a slow-release fertilizer, we recommend using our Elements Starter Plant Food.
How To Prune
Little pruning will be necessary but you can pruning away the old and dead branches in early spring before they leaf out again.
