Thunberg's barberry 'Kobold' 2L

Thunberg's Barberry 'Kobold' – Compact Shrub with a Spherical Habit

Thunberg's barberry 'Kobold' is a low variety of barberry with a dense, spherical habit and decorative, seasonally changing leaves. It is an excellent choice for small gardens, rockeries and for growing in containers.

Characteristics

• List: Small, light green in the growing season, in autumn they change color to shades of red and orange, adding charm to the garden.
• Flowers: Small, yellow, appearing in summer. Although subtle, they are attractive to pollinators.
• Fruit: Red berries that decorate the plant in autumn and winter, and also attract birds.
• Rise: A dwarf shrub that reaches about 0.5 meters in height and width.
• Cut: Compact, spherical form, ideal for low plantings and borders.

Growing conditions

• Position: It grows best in full sun, where the leaves take on intense colors. It also tolerates partial shade.
• Soil: It prefers fertile, well-drained soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. It tolerates a variety of soil conditions, including poor soils.
• Watering: It requires regular watering, especially in the first years after planting and during periods of drought.
• Frost resistance: Fully frost-resistant, it tolerates low temperatures well.

Care

• Trimming: It is not necessary, but can be carried out in early spring or after flowering to maintain the compact shape of the shrub.
• Fertilization: Spring fertilization with a compound fertilizer promotes healthy growth and intense leaf colors.
• Immunity: It is resistant to diseases and pests, which makes it easy to grow.

Use

• Flower beds and rockeries: Ideal for small gardens and rock compositions.
• Fringing: Its compact habit works well as low borders along paths and beds.
• Containers: A great choice for planters on terraces and balconies, adding colour and structure to small spaces.
• Low hedges: Great for creating low, decorative borders in the garden.

Seasonal Interest

• Spring: Light green leaves develop, and in summer, small, yellow flowers appear.
• Autumn: The leaves turn red and orange, and the plant is decorated with red berries.
• Winter: Berries add color and attract birds.

Plant Specification

• Flower pot: 2 liters.
• Age: 2 years old.
• Frost resistance: Yes.