You can not only plant the barberry as a hedge, but also keep it in a pot. Here you can find out which properties particularly qualify the shrub for this husbandry and what you should pay attention to.
How well can I keep the barberry in the pot?
The barberryis very suitable for keeping as a container plant. The dwarf shrub doesn't grow too big and is a fairly easy plant to care for. Combine the shrub with perennials, grasses or small trees and you get a diverse container planting.
Where can I put the barberry in the pot?
You can place a barberry in a pot in thegarden, on or even on aroof terrace. Since the sour thorn (Berberis vulgaris) and its related varieties do not grow too tall, the shrub will not grow over your head so quickly. The position in the pot quickly draws the eye to the beautiful appearance of the barberry.
Is barberry hardy as a container plant?
The barberryis hardy and doesn't cause you too much work in the pot. You don't have to move this shrub indoors. However, if you keep it in a pot, you should wrap some fleece around the cover of the pot before the onset of frost and cover the surface of the soil with bark mulch. This means that the substrate in the pot does not freeze too quickly in very cold weather. Also place the bucket in a place protected from the wind.
What does barberry look like in winter?
The barberry in the pot promises you abeautiful color look during the winter. If red berries remain on the bush, the fruits of the potted plant provide a beautiful accent in snow and frost. There are also some evergreen barberries. Their leaves remain on the bush even during the winter. For example, the following plants are evergreen:
- Evergreen Barberry
- Evergreen globe barberry
- Large-leaved barberry
Characteristics like those mentioned can speak for the barberry if you are looking for a container plant that looks attractive in winter.
How much space does the barberry need in the pot?
Use a sufficientlywide container that leaves a normal amount of space for the roots. The barberry develops shallow roots. The roots of the plant do not have to be able to grow excessively deep in the pot. However, the root ball should be able to spread easily in the loose substrate. Fertilize the plant occasionally during the warm part of the year. In this way you guarantee a good supply of nutrients to the barberry in the bucket. Otherwise, barberry care is not difficult.
Tip
Cut the barberry into shape in the bucket
The barberry is quite tolerant of pruning. You can cut the shrub in the pot back to the desired size at the right time and also cut it into shape. Before planting, note that some parts of barberry are poisonous.
