Plant field guide
Barberry (Rose Glow)
A showstopping barberry with unique rose-pink and white marbled new growth that matures to deep red-purple. Larger than Crimson Pygmy, creating a bold color splash. Each leaf is uniquely patterned.
Growing requirements
- Scientific name
- Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow'
- Sun
- full sun
- Water
- low
- Height
- 36 in (91 cm) – 60 in (152 cm)
- Spread
- 36 in (91 cm) – 60 in (152 cm)
- Spacing
- Not recorded
- Hardiness zones & minimum temperature
- USDA 4–8; average annual extreme minimum from -30°F (-34.4°C). Hardiness does not predict local frost dates.
- Difficulty
- easy
Planting & seasonal timing
Northern Hemisphere planting months: not yet verified in our database.
Northern Hemisphere pruning months: March, April.
For the Southern Hemisphere, these seasonal windows shift approximately six months. Check your local frost forecast, soil temperature, and species requirements; calendar months are not a guarantee of planting safety.
New growth variegation is spectacular - the pink marbling is unique among shrubs. Full sun for best color. Thorny and deer proof. May revert to solid purple - prune out any all-green branches.
Pruning
Shape in early spring. Remove any solid green reverted branches immediately.
Fertilizer
Balanced slow-release
Early spring if needed
Mulch
2-3 inches of organic mulch.