Add a bold splash of colour to your garden with Berberis Orange Ice, a striking deciduous shrub that features vibrant orange foliage in spring and summer, transitioning to fiery shades in autumn. This compact, hardy plant is perfect for creating vibrant borders, hedging, or adding structure to mixed beds. Supplied as a 9cm garden-ready plant, Berberis Orange Ice is low-maintenance and offers year-round interest with its stunning foliage and seasonal colour changes. Key Features: Vibrant Orange Foliage: Berberis Orange Ice boasts bright orange leaves that create a dramatic and eye-catching display, adding warmth and contrast to your garden. Autumn Colour Display: As the seasons change, the foliage deepens to fiery red and orange tones, providing stunning autumn interest. Compact Growth Habit: Growing to a height of around 50-60cm, this compact shrub is ideal for smaller gardens, borders, or even low hedging, offering structure without overwhelming your space. Hardy and Low Maintenance: This Berberis variety is tough and easy to grow, thriving in a variety of conditions and returning year after year with minimal care. Thorny Stems for Added Protection: The spiny stems make it an excellent choice for creating low hedges or barriers, adding an extra layer of security to your garden. Care Instructions for Berberis Orange Ice: Ideal Planting Location: Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Berberis Orange Ice thrives in a wide range of soil conditions, making it adaptable to most garden environments. Planting Steps: Remove the plant from its 9cm pot and plant at the same depth as in the container. Space plants about 50-60cm apart for hedging or 30-40cm in mixed borders. Watering Tips: Water thoroughly after planting to help establish strong roots. Once established, Berberis Orange Ice is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering, only during prolonged dry periods. Feeding Schedule: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring to promote healthy growth and vibrant foliage colour throughout the year. Pruning and Maintenance: Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and size, removing any dead or damaged branches. Berberis responds well to trimming, making it suitable for hedging and shaping. Winter Care: Berberis Orange Ice is fully hardy and requires no special winter care, making it perfect for year-round garden interest.