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Admiration Barberry
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking vibrant, compact seasonal color.
The Admiration Barberry is a compact shrub offering exceptional year-round foliage interest with shades of maroon, lime green, scarlet, and gold. Growing to a mature height and spread of 2 feet, it's ideal for borders, hedges, and containers. This versatile plant thrives in sun to partial shade, maintaining vibrant color even in summer heat. It's a low-maintenance choice, being deer resistant and drought tolerant, making it an easy-care addition to any garden needing a splash of color.
$19.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
858
/ 2598
#858 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-49%
Below average
SKU
25834
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, season-long color for their landscape
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance plants for small spaces
- Landscapers dealing with deer-prone areas or poor soil conditions
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with heavily shaded yards or limited direct sunlight
- Families with small children or pets playing near garden beds
- Environmentally conscious gardeners living in restricted ecological zones
Performance breakdown
Foliage Vibrancy
Multi-colored leaves provide a striking visual impact throughout the growing season.
Space Efficiency
Compact two-foot stature fits perfectly into tight borders and small containers.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort shrub that thrives with minimal pruning or specialized care.
Environmental Resilience
Handles summer heat and drought conditions without sacrificing color intensity.
Pest Deterrence
Reliably deer-resistant, keeping your garden safe from common browsing wildlife.
Growth Adaptability
Versatile hardiness zones allow for successful planting across most climates.
Key Specs
SKU
25834
Botanical Name
Berberis thunbergii
Cultivar
'Admiration'
Mature Height
2 Feet
Mature Width
2 Feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Foliage Type
Semi-Evergreen
Features
- Stunning multi-color foliage
- Compact size for small spaces
- Vibrant color in summer heat
- Deer resistant
- Drought tolerant
- Blooms in the first year
- Fast growing
- Easy care maintenance
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Admiration Barberry for its stunning, deep burgundy foliage, highlighting its exceptional aesthetic impact in the landscape. The primary sentiment revolves around the plant's vibrant design and reliable quality. Reviewers frequently note the plant's hardiness and ease of establishment, even in less than ideal conditions, confirming its reputation as a low maintenance, high impact ornamental. While some mention initial size concerns, the overall consensus confirms excellent survival rates and impressive color retention throughout the season, delivering strong visual value.
Know before you buy
This shrub maintains a compact, mounding form, reaching a mature height and width of approximately 2 feet. Its small size makes it an excellent choice for borders, low hedges, or container gardening.
Yes, the Admiration Barberry is specifically noted for maintaining its rich shades of maroon, lime green, scarlet, and gold even during the heat of summer.
The Admiration Barberry is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates across the country.
It is a low-maintenance, fast-growing shrub. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, requiring only moderate watering and well-drained soil to thrive.
Absolutely. Its compact 2-foot size and mounding habit make it perfectly suited for container planting, provided the pot has adequate drainage.
No, this cultivar is primarily grown for its stunning, multi-color foliage rather than for fragrant blooms.
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