How far apart should I plant Orange Rocket Barberry?

For a formal hedge, space plants about 2 feet apart. If planting as individual accents, plant closer to 3 feet of space so each shrub can show off its full color and form.

Orange Rocket Barberry

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1 Gallon

3 Gallon

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Orange Rocket Barberry Offers Four Seasons of Vibrant Foliage and Easy Maintenance

Perfect for Adding Vertical Structure and Vibrant Foliage to Small Gardens

The Orange Rocket Barberry is a vibrant, upright shrub that brings energy to any landscape. With its brilliant orange spring foliage, rich green summer tones, and blazing red fall display, this plant is truly a multi-season showpiece. Its narrow, columnar habit makes it perfect for adding vertical structure to small gardens, borders, and containers. Both hardy and visually striking, the Orange Rocket Barberry stands out as a statement plant that thrives with minimal care.

What Makes the Orange Rocket Barberry Unique

Non-invasive hybrid bred for modern landscapes and safe alternative to restricted Japanese barberry varieties.
Striking color progression from coral-orange in spring to green in summer and ruby red in fall.
Compact, upright growth habit adds vertical interest in tight garden spaces.
Seasonal appeal includes yellow spring flowers and bright red ornamental berries into winter.
Excellent for small gardens, walkways, and containers, offering structure without spreading.

The Orange Rocket Barberry is a non-invasive, sterile hybrid derived from Berberis thunbergii, bred for its striking color transitions and narrow, upright habit. Unlike spreading barberry varieties, this compact, columnar shrub delivers coral-orange spring foliage, deep green summer tones, and vibrant red fall color, making it a top choice for residential and commercial landscapes. Its small size, seasonal interest, and modern form make it ideal for shoppers looking to buy Orange Rocket Barberry online for small gardens, walkways, and container plantings.

How to Grow and Care for Your Orange Rocket Barberry

The Orange Rocket Barberry thrives in full sun, where it develops the most vivid foliage colors and strongest form. It performs best in well-draining soil and can adapt to a variety of conditions, from sandy to loamy soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish strong roots, then allow the plant to dry slightly between waterings once mature. Minimal pruning is needed—just a light trim in late winter or early spring to maintain its upright shape and remove any dead or crossing branches. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9, this resilient shrub tolerates heat, drought, and even deer pressure, making it as tough as it is beautiful.

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Perfect Plants has been growing premium shrubs for over 40 years. Our family-run Florida farm produces healthy, carefully nurtured Orange Rocket Barberry plants, so you get a resilient, show-stopping shrub ready to flourish.

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The Orange Rocket Barberry is a vibrant, upright shrub prized for its bold color transitions; from coral-orange spring foliage to deep green summer tones and brilliant red fall color. Its narrow, columnar habit is perfect for adding vertical structure to small gardens, borders, and containers, while its hardy, low-maintenance nature ensures year-round landscape appeal.

Non-invasive hybrid offering modern barberry beauty without unwanted spread.
Striking color changes move from orange in spring to green in summer and vivid red in fall.
Slim, columnar growth habit adds vertical interest to tight spaces, borders, and walkways.
Compact size is ideal for small gardens, foundation beds, and container plantings.
Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil for the strongest foliage color.
Low-maintenance and resilient, tolerating heat, drought, and deer pressure.

At Perfect Plants Nursery, we stand behind every tree, shrub, and flower we grow. Every order is protected by our complimentary 30-day plant guarantee, ensuring your plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive. Unlike many online nurseries, Perfect Plants ships directly from our family-run farm, so you’re backed by growers who care about your success long after your plants leave our nursery beds. Grow with confidence knowing your investment is protected from the start.

Botanical Name

Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Rocket' PP18411

Sunlight
Full Sun / Partial Shade

Foliage Color
Multicolored

Mature Width
1-2 ft

Mature Height
3-4 ft

Growing Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

FAQs for Orange Rocket Barberry

Orange Rocket Barberry typically grows up to 4 feet tall and 1.5 feet wide, forming an upright shape perfect for borders, hedges, or colorful vertical accents in the landscape. They also do well in containers for a splash of color!

Yes, this variety of barberry is deciduous, meaning it drops its leaves in winter. However, its vibrant coral and ruby red foliage provides a stunning color change through the growing season before falling off for dormancy.

Orange Rocket Barberry is a non-invasive hybrid variety. It’s been carefully developed to stay compact and well maintained in the landscape. It's an ideal choice for gardeners who love barberry’s bright color but want a low-maintenance, non-invasive option.

Yes, you can prune Orange Rocket Barberry in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. A light trim helps maintain its shape and encourages dense, healthy foliage.

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