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Barberry 'Sunsation' (cuttings)
Sharing a tray with the begonia and Tinywine cuttings, 30 Sept 2026

Barberry 'Sunsation' (cuttings)

Berberis thunbergii 'Sunsation'

Cuttings from Barbara.

Sharing a tray with the begonia and Tinywine on the Propagatrix. Barberry roots slowly from autumn cuttings.

Common name
Barberry 'Sunsation' (cuttings)
Section
Propagation
Spot
Indoors (the Propagatrix)
Soil
Standard potting mix
Options
Potential

If established, compact border shrubs or future small bonsai candidates. Their eventual structure would determine the design.

From
Own cuttings (from "Barbara" Barberry 'Sunsation'), Sep 2026
Age
New (Sept 2026)
Next repot
Pot on once rooted
Edible
🤔 Sort of: Barberries are edible and tart, but Barbara barely fruits.
Hardy
✅ Fully (indoors only while they root)
Garden-centre price
about £3

Care & updates

Next root check
Nov 2026
What to expect
Rooting time varies with the plant and conditions. New leaves are encouraging, but confirm roots have formed before potting on.
  1. Cuttings taken

    Cuttings from Barbara, taken on 30 Sep 2026 and rooting on the Propagatrix, in a tray shared with the begonia and Tinywine cuttings. Barberry roots slowly from autumn cuttings, so patience is the main ingredient.

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