38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Berberis thunbergii 'Rosy Glow'
Rosy Glow Barberry
$20
PB3
Mature height:
1 - 1.5 m
Mature width:
1 - 1.5 m
A spectacular, highly ornamental deciduous shrub with an upright, arching habit. Features unique, eye-catching foliage: new spring growth emerges heavily mottled and marbled with rose-pink and cream over a deep purple-bronze background, turning uniform purple-red by autumn.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Well-drained, average clay, loam, or sandy gravelly soil.
Sunlight
Full sun is essential for triggering the brightest pink and purple variegation.
Flower
Small, inconspicuous yellow flowers in spring; red autumn berries.
Care & Maintenance
Berberis thunbergii 'Rosy Glow' is a striking shrub known for its variegated, purple-and-pink mottled foliage.
• Plant in a sunny position to ensure the best foliage variegation.
• Prune in late winter if needed to keep the plant dense and tidy.
• Very hardy to cold and frost, thriving in Central Otago conditions.
• Drought-tolerant once well-rooted in the garden.
Common Uses for
Berberis thunbergii 'Rosy Glow'
01
Luminous Privacy Screen
Shears cleanly into a high-impact, uniform, permanent pink-and-purple boundary ribbon along fences.
02
Dramatic Contrast Break
Creates an intense, bright visual centerpiece when paired with solid dark green or silver shrubs.
03
Textural Mid-Border
Introduces strong vertical lines, elegant arching movement, and striking multi-toned scale to wide borders.
04
Commercial Public Beds
Widely used in modern urban landscapes for its reliable, bright, low-care graphic colour massing.
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We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only