<i>Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea</i> ‘Rose Glow’ | Rose Glow Japanese Barberry
DESCRIPTION
Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea ‘Rose Glow’ is a deciduous shrub admired for its eye-catching foliage, which features a stunning blend of colors. The young leaves emerge a bright, rosy pink with irregular splashes of white, creating a marbled effect. As the season progresses, the foliage deepens to a rich purple-red, providing a dynamic, multi-tonal display throughout the growing season. In spring, small, pale yellow flowers appear, offering a delicate contrast to the bold foliage. These are followed by small, glossy red berries in the fall, which attract birds and add another layer of seasonal interest. 'Rose Glow' is particularly valued for its vibrant, ever-changing color and is often used to create bold accents in borders, hedges, or mixed plantings.
DESCRIPTION
Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea ‘Rose Glow’ is a deciduous shrub admired for its eye-catching foliage, which features a stunning blend of colors. The young leaves emerge a bright, rosy pink with irregular splashes of white, creating a marbled effect. As the season progresses, the foliage deepens to a rich purple-red, providing a dynamic, multi-tonal display throughout the growing season. In spring, small, pale yellow flowers appear, offering a delicate contrast to the bold foliage. These are followed by small, glossy red berries in the fall, which attract birds and add another layer of seasonal interest. 'Rose Glow' is particularly valued for its vibrant, ever-changing color and is often used to create bold accents in borders, hedges, or mixed plantings.
DESCRIPTION
Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea ‘Rose Glow’ is a deciduous shrub admired for its eye-catching foliage, which features a stunning blend of colors. The young leaves emerge a bright, rosy pink with irregular splashes of white, creating a marbled effect. As the season progresses, the foliage deepens to a rich purple-red, providing a dynamic, multi-tonal display throughout the growing season. In spring, small, pale yellow flowers appear, offering a delicate contrast to the bold foliage. These are followed by small, glossy red berries in the fall, which attract birds and add another layer of seasonal interest. 'Rose Glow' is particularly valued for its vibrant, ever-changing color and is often used to create bold accents in borders, hedges, or mixed plantings.
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Family: Berberidaceae
Height: 4 to 5 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Foliage color: Deep purple with pink and white marbling
Flower color: Yellow
Bloom time: Mid to late spring
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Low to moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune in late winter or early spring
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Provides shelter for birds; attracts pollinators like bees with its flowersThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
