Berberis panlanensis 'Cally Rose'
Family - Berberidaceae
Category - Shrub
Discovered By - Raised by Michael Wickenden, plant hunter and nurseryman
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Hardiness - H6
Height - 1.5m
Width - 1.2m
Location - The Stream Area
Description: A small to medium-sized, Evergreen Shrub with a bushy habit. Leathery grey-green leaves are linear to lanceolate in shape and have spiny margins. Round, dark red buds open to deep rose pink flowers with ivory, cupped centres. The flowers are held in clusters and produced from late spring into early summer.
Flower:
Dark red buds open to deep rose pink flowers with ivory, cupped centres. The flowers are held in clusters and produced in May and June.
Flower colour: Red, white
Flower shape: Cup and saucer-shaped flowers in clusters
Flowering time: May, June
Foliage:
Leathery, grey-green leaves are linear to lanceolate in shape and have spiny margins. The leaves are held in clusters along the upright, arching branches.
Foliage Senescence: Evergreen
Foliage Shape: Linear to lanceolate
Propagation:
Cuttings.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.