Description

Buy Berberis ‘Nana’ online from our UK nursery. Berberis thunbergii ‘Atropurpurea Nana’ is a dwarf barberry forming a neat, rounded mound of small, deep red-purple leaves that turn bright red in autumn. Pale yellow spring flowers and red berries add interest. It is ideal for low hedges, edging and pots.

Berberis, or barberry, is a tough, versatile shrub group grown for coloured foliage, bright spring flowers and autumn berries. Their spiny stems make them excellent security hedges, and many varieties offer bold leaf colour in red, purple, gold or variegated shades.

Key features of Berberis ‘Nana’

• Plant type: Deciduous shrub
• Season of interest: Spring flowers and year-round foliage colour
• Look: Small, deep purple-red leaves on a dwarf, rounded shrub
• Height and spread: 0.6m x 0.8m
• Position: Full sun for the strongest leaf colour
• Soil: Almost any well-drained soil
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Supplied in: Established container-grown plant
• Best for: security and boundary hedging, low-maintenance borders, foliage colour, low hedging

Why choose Berberis ‘Nana’?

• Deep purple-red foliage
• Dwarf, rounded shape for low hedges
• Bright red autumn colour

Where to plant Berberis ‘Nana’

Berberis ‘Nana’ grows best in full sun for the strongest leaf colour, in almost any well-drained soil. It is a good choice for security and boundary hedging, and also works well for low-maintenance borders, foliage colour and low hedging. Combine with grasses, euonymus, cotinus and lavender for colourful, low-maintenance planting.

How to plant Berberis ‘Nana’

Water the plant well in its pot an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, loosen the soil at the base, and mix in some garden compost. Set the plant at the same level it sat in the pot, backfill, firm gently and water in thoroughly.

How to care for Berberis ‘Nana’

Water during the first summer. Little feeding is needed; a spring mulch is enough. Prune after flowering; tolerant of poor soil, wind and drought once established. Prune after flowering or trim hedges in summer. Wear gloves, as the stems are spiny. Very trouble-free; occasionally affected by sawfly larvae.

Growing Berberis ‘Nana’ in a pot

Compact forms suit pots and window boxes. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

We grow our plants ourselves at St Annes in North West England. Raised outdoors and under cover in UK conditions, they are acclimatised, well rooted and ready to plant on arrival. Contact us for the current size options of Berberis ‘Nana’. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Berberis ‘Nana’ grow?
Berberis ‘Nana’ typically reaches 0.6m x 0.8m, depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Berberis ‘Nana’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is spring flowers and year-round foliage colour, when it shows small, deep purple-red leaves on a dwarf, rounded shrub.

Is Berberis ‘Nana’ hardy?
Fully hardy.

How do I prune Berberis ‘Nana’?
Prune after flowering or trim hedges in summer. Wear gloves, as the stems are spiny.

Is Berberis ‘Nana’ good for wildlife?
Yes. The flowers feed bees and the berries are eaten by birds.

Does Berberis ‘Nana’ have thorns?
Yes. Most berberis have sharp spines, which makes them excellent for deterring intruders.

Add Berberis ‘Nana’ to your basket today and enjoy spring flowers and year-round foliage colour interest in your garden.