Berberis 'Soft Caress' is typically harvested in late summer and early fall, so the months to start harvesting the fruits would be August, September, October, and November.
barberry
Berberis 'Soft Caress'
Barberry (Berberis 'Soft Caress') is a stunning plant that is loved for its incredible beauty, ease of maintenance, and strong growth. Its unique foliage creates an eye-catching presence in any yard, making it an excellent focal point in any garden. Soft Caress barberry has small, delicate, and soft evergreen foliage that creates an interesting texture without the need for pruning. This stunning slow-growing plant is low maintenance and highly resistant to both diseases and pests. The unique foliage of this plant can add excitement, texture, and visual movement to your outdoor space or garden. With little maintenance and care, barberry makes a perfect addition to any garden and is sure to be a show-stopping addition for years to come.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 10
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
Part shade
Fruits:
blue,purple Fruits Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Berberis 'Soft Caress' is a low maintenance perennial shrub that can be grown outdoors in sheltered, moderate climates. Generally, it doesn't require much watering. During the summer months or when the weather is especially hot and dry, it should be watered about once a week; however, established plants may not require any extra water unless the soil is overly dry. During the winter, reduce watering to once a month or even less, as over-watering can lead to root rot. As always, it's important to check the soil before watering to make sure that it hasn't become too moist.
sunlight
Barberry (Berberis 'Soft Caress') plants enjoy full sun, which is 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. The sun should be bright and direct for the full 6 hours for the best growth and flowering performance. Ideally, this 6 hours should be between 8am and 6pm. Providing as much sunlight as possible throughout the day can be beneficial for barberry plants, as long as it doesn't become too hot. During extreme heat, the plant should be provided some shade for part of the day to protect its leaves and buds from burning.
pruning
Prune your barberry (Berberis 'Soft Caress') in early spring, when the warm weather is beginning to settle in. Prune away dead and diseased branches, as well as limbs that are growing away from the center of the plant. You may also choose to lightly prune the tips of the branches to reduce overcrowding and promote fuller growth. Be cautious with pruning – too much could damage the health of the plant, so only cut back about 1/3 of the plant. With proper care and regular pruning, your barberry should be full and healthy for many years to come.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Berberis 'Soft Caress' typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
Berberis 'Soft Caress' is typically harvested in late summer and early fall, so the months to start harvesting the fruits would be August, September, October, and November.
