The shade garden is home to selected barberry species that thrive even in a lack of light. Get inspired here by a hand-picked selection of shade-tolerant barberries. These deciduous and evergreen barberries are suitable for a place in the shade.
Which types of barberry thrive in the shade?
Red barberry (Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea) and sour thorn (Berberis vulgaris) are particularly suitable for shady locations as deciduous species, as are cushion barberry (Berberis candidula) and ball barberry (Berberis frikartii) as evergreen barberry species.
Which deciduous barberry species are suitable for shade?
Suitable for shadedeciduousBarberry species areBloodbarberry(Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea) andSourthorn, also known as barberry or vinegar berry (Berberis vulgaris). An overview of interesting growth characteristics from a gardening point of view:
- Bloodbarberry: dark red foliage, bright red autumn color, strong thorns, yellow flowers, height 200-300 cm.
- Sourthorn: dark green foliage, yellow-orange autumn color, yellow shell flowers, thorns up to 5 cm long, bee pasture, bird food, growth height 200 cm to 300 cm.
Which evergreen barberry species are suitable for shade?
Shade growingevergreenBarberry species areCushion Barberry(Berberis candidula) andSphere Barberry(Berberis frikartii). Features worth knowing in brief:
- Cushion barberry: narrow, elliptical, shiny green leaves all year round, thorny, cushion-shaped growth, yellow bell flowers, height 80 cm to 100 cm.
- Spherical barberry: elongated, shiny green foliage all year round, thorny, spherical growth, light yellow flowers, tolerates full shade, height 60 cm to 100 cm.
Tip
Shadow barberries are undemanding and tolerate cutting
Barberries are equally easy to care for in sunny and shady locations. Watering when it is dry, mulching with bark mulch (€13.00 on Amazon) and fertilizing with compost in March guarantee he althy, flower-rich growth. In February, a comprehensive pruning is on the care program. A light topiary after flowering ensures a well-groomed appearance. Sturdy gloves are mandatory for all care work to protect against the nasty thorns.
