Glowing brightly in the border, Berberis x media ' Red Jewel' forms a neat, rounded mound of glossy red-violet leaves that turn bright red in autumn & remain on the plant through winter. Small, pale yellow flowers appear in spring. Happy in sun or partial shade & in most soil conditions, it works well as an evergreen structure in the border, & also makes a good informal hedging plant, with the long thorns providing added security. Flowers April-May. Height 90-100cm. Supplied in a 3-4 litre pot.