Azalea mollis Daviesii groundcover roses holly-like leaves of Berberis darwinii

holly-like leaves of Berberis darwinii Nana are smothered in orange-yellow bell-shaped flowers in Spring and early Summer and are followed by edible purple berries in Autumn

prickly branches

which would admit the fungal diseases to which it is unfortunately susceptible

Pollination Group 2

dating from the late 19th century

Azalea mollis Daviesii groundcover roses holly-like leaves of Berberis darwiniiDeciduous Azalea Daviesii A medium sized deciduous shrub with large, fragrant, pink flowers that open to white with a yellow blotch. The beautifully scented flowers appear before the leaves in May to June. This variety is more compact than most and has excellent Autumn colour. Site: Requires some shelter from harsh winds Soil: Well drained acid soil Position: Sun or partial shade Season of Interest: Spring to early Summer flowers, Autumn colour