orange rocket barberry landscape

‘Orange Rocket’

Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Rocket' PP18411

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.

Sunset Zones

2B, 3-24

USDA Zones

-20°F to -10°F USDA zones 5–10

‘Orange Rocket’ Features

Plant Dimensions

4-5' H x 2-3' W

Landscape Use

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.

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