{"product_id":"admiration-barberry","title":"Admiration Barberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAn Award-Winning Dwarf with a Gold Rim\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdmiration Barberry (\u003cem\u003eBerberis thunbergii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Admiration') has earned its name and its awards, pairing glowing red-orange foliage with a crisp, bright golden-yellow margin on every leaf. The tidy, dome-shaped dwarf habit needs no pruning and looks polished at the front of any bed. Thorny, deer-resistant, and drought-tough, it's a standout little color accent for compact Chanhassen, Roseville, and Bloomington gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBerberis thunbergii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Admiration'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 ft tall and wide (dwarf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4–9 (hardy across most of Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (best color); tolerates part sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed-orange centers with bright gold margins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; tolerates poor, dry soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Traits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer resistant, drought tolerant, dwarf, award winner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdmiration shines at the front of borders, as edging, in rock gardens, and in containers, where its bold red-and-gold leaves draw the eye. Its small, neat size means little maintenance, and the thorny stems keep deer away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall, when cooler weather and steady moisture help the roots establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems. Full sun brings out the brightest color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 1–2 times per week to establish the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water only during extended dry spells. It's very drought tolerant once established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line offers efficient, low-water moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does Admiration get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a true dwarf, maturing at just 1–2 feet tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's hardy to Zone 4 and grows well across most of the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the thorny stems make it reliably deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun delivers the most vivid red-and-gold color; shade mutes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombine Admiration with taller barberries and our other compact, deer-resistant shrubs for a colorful, low-maintenance edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Admiration Barberry Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a true 1–2 ft dwarf, Admiration works best as edging or in small groups. For a continuous low edge along a walk or bed front, space plants 18 inches on center:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (18 in spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13–14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor accent use, plant a single dome among perennials or a group of 3 spaced 2 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdmiration Barberry Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e New leaves unfurl glowing red-orange, each rimmed in gold; tiny yellow flowers tuck under the foliage in May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The two-tone show holds all season — vivid red-orange centers and crisp golden margins, brightest in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage deepens to fiery scarlet and crimson before dropping — one of the best small-shrub fall displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tidy, thorny twiggy dome that holds its shape under snow with zero dieback in zone 4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/orange-rocket-barberry\"\u003eOrange Rocket Barberry\u003c\/a\u003e — a narrow upright barberry exclamation point behind Admiration's low dome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/concorde-barberry\"\u003eConcorde Barberry\u003c\/a\u003e — deep violet-purple foliage for a rich color contrast at the same compact scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-nugget-barberry\"\u003eGolden Nugget Barberry\u003c\/a\u003e — a tiny all-gold mound that picks up Admiration's leaf margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/goldfinger-potentilla\"\u003eGoldfinger Potentilla\u003c\/a\u003e — bright yellow summer flowers on an equally tough, deer-proof companion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Admiration Barberry Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Admiration for a sunny, well-drained front-of-border spot where deer pressure is high and you want season-long color with no pruning — it shrugs off drought, poor soil, and boulevard heat. Not a fit for shade (the red-and-gold color goes muddy green) or for beds where children play barefoot — the stems are genuinely thorny.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54304871383345,"sku":null,"price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/admiration-barberry_1.jpg?v=1779727885","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/admiration-barberry","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}