Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
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Berberis
'Pink Pillar'
barberry
Slender, colourful and wonderfully architectural, Berberis 'Pink Pillar' is a barberry with the sort of vertical confidence that earns its place even in smaller gardens. This vigorous, fast-growing deciduous shrub has a strictly upright, narrow and columnar habit, giving instant structure to borders, entrances and contemporary planting schemes. In spring, Berberis 'Pink Pillar' sends out vivid pink new shoots that hold their colour for a remarkably long time, bringing freshness just when the garden is waking up. As the leaves mature, they develop an intricate tapestry of pink, white and red, as though each stem has been lightly brushed by hand.
By autumn, Berberis 'Pink Pillar' deepens into a rich, dark red, adding a final flourish before the leaves fall. Its narrow silhouette makes it especially useful where space is limited but impact is required, whether planted as a single accent, repeated in a rhythm through a mixed border or used to frame a path. Tough and undemanding once established, Berberis 'Pink Pillar' copes well in a sunny or lightly shaded position with well-drained soil. The colourful foliage pairs beautifully with grasses, dark evergreens and pale perennials, offering contrast without clutter. Distinctive, structural and just a little flamboyant, Berberis thunbergii 'Pink Pillar' proves that barberry can be both practical and rather glamorous.
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Plant profile
Plant calendar
Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
- Berberis thunbergii 'Pink Pillar'
- Established height
- 1.2-1.5m
- Established spread
- 70cm-1m
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Pink, red
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 9cm root ball
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining
Dry - Soil type
-
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
-
Coastal gardens
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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