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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Berberis x lologensis 'Apricot Queen'

Berberis x lologensis is a particularly beautiful berberis. A natural hybrid, it was discovered in Argentina growing next to its parents, one of which is the superb Berberis darwinii. The flowers of 'Apricot Queen' are a particularly charming shade of apricot orange and are borne prolifically in long trusses or racemes, which look especially vibrant in the late spring sunlight. It's best grown as a specimen shrub in a mixed or shrub border, with space to spread naturally. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Grow Berberis x lologensis 'Apricot Queen' in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

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Berberis ‘Apricot queen’ and wildlife

Berberis ‘Apricot queen’ is known for attracting bees, birds and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers, has seeds for birds and makes a good wildlife hedge.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Berberis ‘Apricot queen’ poisonous?

Berberis ‘Apricot queen’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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