Berberis thunbergii 'Limoncello'

Berberis thunbergii 'Limoncello' offers bright summer foliage, stunning autumn colour and a pleasingly rounded habit. This resilient and versatile Berberis is distinguished by its unusual foliage colour - each yellow leaf is margined with scarlet speckling. Bursting into dazzling yellow foliage in spring, its colour mellows to chartreuse during summer then transforms to brilliant orange-red in autumn. Its small yellow flowers are insignificant, but much appreciated by pollinators, whilst the red berries that follow are enjoyed by birds.

Forming compact mounds of dense, spiny stems, it makes a great accent plant, security hedge or useful ground cover for dry banks - its bright coloration creating a lively contrast against the dark green backdrop of a garden. This resilient and versatile survives challenging conditions - tolerating drought, exposure and pollution. Its manageable size makes it equally suitable for containers, adding a pop of colour to patio displays. Ultimate height and spread: 90- 120cm (3-4ft).