Rose Glow Japanese Barberry

Rose Glow Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii ‘Rose Glow’) is a compact, deciduous shrub prized for its year-round variegated foliage. In spring, new leaves emerge green with creamy white margins blushed pink, maturing to vibrant pink and cream patterns throughout summer. Fragrant yellow flowers appear in late spring, followed by clusters of red berries that last into winter. Thriving in Canada Zone 3–7, it adapts to a wide range of well-drained soils and performs best in full sun to part shade. Its dense, arching habit makes it perfect for low hedges, foundation plantings or mixed borders.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Berberis thunbergii ‘Rose Glow’
• Common name: Rose Glow Japanese Barberry
• Hardiness zones: Canada Zone 3–7
• Exposure: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained clay, loam or sandy soils
• Water needs: Low to moderate once established
• Size at maturity: 1–1.5 m tall × 1–1.5 m wide (3–5 ft × 3–5 ft)
• Shape: Rounded mound with arching branches
• Foliage: Variegated green, cream and pink
• Flower colour: Yellow (late spring)
• Fruit: Red berries (late summer into winter)
• Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape
• Advantages: Deer-resistant; disease- and pest-tolerant; provides winter interest