This award-winning barberry sports a unique color combination for an easy-care shrub. New spring foliage starts out a vibrant coral and ages to ruby red last into fall. Useful as a vertical element in borders, landscapes, or containers.
Border, Container, Garden Bed, Mass planting, Rock Gardens, Slope
Plant Type
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Slow
Exposure
Full sun to part shade
Special Feature
Deer Resistant, Disease / Pest Resistance, Easy Care, Heat Tolerance, Upright Habit, Water-wise, Winter / Fall Foliage Color
Feature
Dramatic foliage spring through fall. Deciduous
Flowering Season
None
‘Orange Rocket’ Plant Care
Water Needs
Medium Water Once Established
Fertilizer
Fertilize yearly in spring
Pruning
In late winter, prune out dead or spindly branches
Soil
Tolerates most native soils
Planting Instructions
1. Dig in your native soil a hole as deep and wide as the container. We recommend planting in native soil for best acclimation.
2. Fill the hole with water and thoroughly water the new plant; allow both to drain.
3. Gently place the plant on its side and remove the pot. Place your hand on the bottom of the plant and put it in the hole.
4. Return native soil around the root ball, wetting and gently tamping down.
5. To complete, create a shallow trench around the base of the plant to contain the water when watering.
6. Mulch 1–2” deep around the plant, avoiding the area closest to the stem.