My Garden

Berberis may not be the most glamorous of shrubs - what is, I wonder: the camellia, perhaps? - but for many years, Berberis thunbergii ‘Helmond Pillar' has been popular for its purple foliage and striking, unusually upright habit. It makes an attractive small specimen, and can even be clipped into... Read more..

Plenty of shrubs and climbers on trial have been at their peak recently and the trial of Berberis thunbergii has been consistently colourful. These may not be the most fashionable of plants, but whenever I've looked at the trial I've been impressed by the variety of forms and the wonderful foliage... Read more..