Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin, India
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Dianthus chinensis, Dianthus deltoides
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
meadows, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
DIANTHUS
Common Name
Barberry
Dianthus, Garden Spice Fuchsia Dianthus
In Hindi
Burberry
Dianthus
In German
Burberry
Dianthus
In French
Burberry
Dianthus
In Spanish
Burberry
Dianthus
In Greek
Burberry
Dianthus
In Portuguese
Burberry
Dianthus
In Polish
kwaśnica
Dianthus
In Latin
Barberry
Dianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Berberidaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Caryophylleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caryophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Barberry and Dianthus
Season and care of Barberry and Dianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Dianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dianthus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Dianthus Physical Information
Barberry and Dianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Dianthus are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dianthus flower color: Pink and Fuchsia
- Dianthus leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Barberry and Dianthus
Care of Barberry and Dianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Dianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.