Description
Orange Rocket™
Patent : PP 18,411
Botanical Name: Berberis thunbergii
Hardiness: Zone 4-9
Size: 3′ H x 4′ W
Spacing: 4′
Growth Habit: Upright, columnar
Light: Full sun
Water: Keep soil moist until established
Prune: No pruning is necessary, but you can trim the taller shoots as the plant grows to maintain a desired height
Plant Food: Apply slow release once per year in early spring
Mulch: Keep a layer of mulch around the base of the plant year-round to conserve water and reduce weeds
Ideas for Use: With its unique color combination, this is an eye catching and easy care shrub. New spring foliage starts out a vibrant coral and ages to a ruby red that lasts into fall. Useful as a vertical element in borders, landscapes, or containers.
