Berberis darwinii

Darwin's Barberry

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Hardy deciduous shrub with arching thorny stems, vibrant red flowers in spring, followed by glossy blue-black berries. Popular ornamental for hedges and borders.
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Plant Details

Common Name Darwin's Barberry
Family Berberidaceae
Genus Berberis
Species Darwinii
Origin Chile
Blooming Spring, sometimes autumn berries
Leaf Color Green turning bronze-red in winter
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, tolerates clay, prefers acidic to neutral pH.

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Watering

Moderate watering during growth phase, drought tolerant once established. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for best flowering and foliage color; tolerates partial shade.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape; remove dead wood and thin out old stems in late winter.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
6000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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