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A vigorous growing prickly plant with red purple
leaves which turn crimson in the autumn. Small yellow/orange flowers
followed with bright red berries.
Best grown in full Sun, but will tolerate some
shade, will grow to 2.5m or can be trimmed to form a dense hedge.
SPIKINESS Branches
covered in dense sharp prickles 1 cm long.
SPEED OF GROWTH Grows vigorously at
approximately 12 - 16 inches or 30 – 40 cms per year.
SHADE TOLERANCE Prefers full sun,
but will tolerate partial shade.
WHAT WE WILL DELIVER We can deliver these plants throughout the year in
2 – 3 Litre Pots. The plants themselves will be approximately 25 -
30 cms.
HOW SHOULD I PLANT Plant in fertile, moist but well drained soil. Make
sure that the plant is not dry before planting . The use of
Multi-Purpose Compost when planting would certainly be beneficial in
its growth.
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Simply grow as a free standing Shrub. Alternatively
prune or trim to required height
PRICES Plants need to be spaced
appriximately 18” or 46 cms apart. The chart below provides a
ready reckoner based on this spacing for ease of use.
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