
Sunjoy Really Red® Barberry (Berberis thunbergii)
Sunjoy Really Red™ brings the kind of vivid, lasting color that makes a landscape pop. Its glossy foliage emerges in rich, red-licorice tones and holds that bright, saturated color all season long. As summer progresses, leaves may develop a subtle chartreuse edge, adding depth and contrast to the already eye-catching display.
With a naturally compact, rounded habit and excellent resistance to deer, pests, and diseases, this barberry is as easy to grow as it is to love. Use it as a low hedge, accent, or bright addition to mixed plantings—wherever you plant it, Sunjoy Really Red™ delivers color that refuses to fade into the background.
- 2-3 feet tall and 3 feet wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 4-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Space plants 3 feet apart for best results
- Maintains a tidy, mounded habit of foliage that emerges bright red in spring which develops a lime green edges as the season progresses
- Resists deer and disease
- Great for containers, borders, edges, landscapes and mass planting
- Drought tolerant, foliage interest, fall interest
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Adaptable but prefers well-drained soil. Pruning is rarely necessary, but shape in summer if needed.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
- 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
- Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
PLEASE NOTE: Due to State Laws This Product Cannot be Shipped to the Following States: CT, DE, IN, MA, MD, ME, MN, NH, NY, VT, WI, WV
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Sunjoy Really Red® Barberry (Berberis thunbergii)
Sunjoy Really Red™ brings the kind of vivid, lasting color that makes a landscape pop. Its glossy foliage emerges in rich, red-licorice tones and holds that bright, saturated color all season long. As summer progresses, leaves may develop a subtle chartreuse edge, adding depth and contrast to the already eye-catching display.
With a naturally compact, rounded habit and excellent resistance to deer, pests, and diseases, this barberry is as easy to grow as it is to love. Use it as a low hedge, accent, or bright addition to mixed plantings—wherever you plant it, Sunjoy Really Red™ delivers color that refuses to fade into the background.
- 2-3 feet tall and 3 feet wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 4-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Space plants 3 feet apart for best results
- Maintains a tidy, mounded habit of foliage that emerges bright red in spring which develops a lime green edges as the season progresses
- Resists deer and disease
- Great for containers, borders, edges, landscapes and mass planting
- Drought tolerant, foliage interest, fall interest
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Adaptable but prefers well-drained soil. Pruning is rarely necessary, but shape in summer if needed.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
- 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
- Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
PLEASE NOTE: Due to State Laws This Product Cannot be Shipped to the Following States: CT, DE, IN, MA, MD, ME, MN, NH, NY, VT, WI, WV
Read our guide to get started with planning a garden
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Sunjoy Really Red™ brings the kind of vivid, lasting color that makes a landscape pop. Its glossy foliage emerges in rich, red-licorice tones and holds that bright, saturated color all season long. As summer progresses, leaves may develop a subtle chartreuse edge, adding depth and contrast to the already eye-catching display.
With a naturally compact, rounded habit and excellent resistance to deer, pests, and diseases, this barberry is as easy to grow as it is to love. Use it as a low hedge, accent, or bright addition to mixed plantings—wherever you plant it, Sunjoy Really Red™ delivers color that refuses to fade into the background.
- 2-3 feet tall and 3 feet wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 4-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Space plants 3 feet apart for best results
- Maintains a tidy, mounded habit of foliage that emerges bright red in spring which develops a lime green edges as the season progresses
- Resists deer and disease
- Great for containers, borders, edges, landscapes and mass planting
- Drought tolerant, foliage interest, fall interest
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Adaptable but prefers well-drained soil. Pruning is rarely necessary, but shape in summer if needed.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
- 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
- Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
PLEASE NOTE: Due to State Laws This Product Cannot be Shipped to the Following States: CT, DE, IN, MA, MD, ME, MN, NH, NY, VT, WI, WV
Read our guide to get started with planning a garden























