The Orange Rocket Barberry, from the Southern Living Plant Collection, is a vibrant pop of color in any landscape. This deciduous shrub produces brilliant coral-red foliage that matures to a dark burgundy-red as the season goes on. This barberry has a naturally upright growth habit, and provides fantastic vertical interest. Use it in a border, foundation planting, mass planting, or container. The Orange Rocket is hardy in USDA Zones 5-9 and will go dormant yearly for the winter. Plant in full sun to slight shade for best results. This selection is tolerant of most soils; however, good drainage is important. Water 2-3 times a week during the first growing season. Afterwards, this is a notably drought tolerant variety. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer. ---------- This item includes Two 2.5 Quart Orange Rocket Barberry (live plants) in plastic pots with soil. The pots will be wrapped in a poly bag to retain moisture and hold any soil that shakes lose in shipping. The plant will be shipped in a cardboard box that has been designed to hold the plant in place to reduce any chance of damage in transit. As soon as the plant arrives it should be unpackaged, un-bagged, and watered. --------These plants ship from the Gulf Coast of Alabama. We recommend that customers outside of the southeastern United States order during the milder times of year (Spring/Fall) to prevent heat/cold stress during transit. In Winter, this item will ship dormant (November to March)
Experience the shift from coral to ruby red leaves, bringing a burst of color to your garden each year.
Attains a height of 4 ft with a slender width of 1.5 ft, suited for tight garden areas or as a distinctive feature.
Hardy across USDA Zones 5-9, with a recommendation to grow in containers in regions below zone 5 to easily transition indoors when winter strikes.
Perfect for areas that receive full sunlight to those with partial shade
Suited for creating elegant borders and thriving in containers.
Mix well-draining soil with local soil for backfilling, and apply a slow-release, slightly acidic fertilizer each spring for optimal growth.
Average shipped plant size: 10-15 inches tall X 5-8 inches wide
Ships from Alabama gulf coast - customers beyond the south eastern United States should consider placing orders from early Fall to mid-late Spring to avoid heat damage during transit
If you are working on a big landscape project, consider ordering 1-2 plants to ensure they meet your specifications before placing an order for your entire project
