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Berberis x lologensis 'Mystery Fire' (Barberry 'Mystery Fire')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 2m
max. spread
Ultimate height 2m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset. This plant
is toxic!

Botanical name: Berberis x lologensis 'Mystery Fire'

Other names: Barberry 'Mystery Fire'


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Genus: Berberis

Variety or cultivar: 'Mystery Fire' _ 'Mystery Fire' is an upright, arching, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, clusters of orange-yellow flowers in spring and deep purple fruit in autumn.

Berberis x lologensis 'Mystery Fire' is: Evergreen

Flower: Yellow-orange in Spring

Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons

Fruit: Dark-purple in Autumn

Habit: Arching, Upright

Toxicity: Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset.

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Pests: Generally pest-free.

Specific pests: Aphids

Specific diseases: Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: Trim after flowering as needed to keep a desirable shape. Deadhead regularly if pratical.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Berberis x lologensis 'Mystery Fire' (Barberry 'Mystery Fire') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Ground Cover, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Fruiting and autumn colour are better in full sun.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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