Berberis thunbergii “Anva16” (LADY SIENA) – fiery colours, compact growth
Berberis thunbergii “Anva16” (LADY SIENA) is a striking new addition to the barberry range. This new selection immediately stands out thanks to its compact, upright growth habit and intensely coloured leaves in orange, red and white. The young shoots, with their bright orange hue, give it a particularly fiery appearance. The colour combination is not only unique, but also reminiscent of the warm colour palette of the historic buildings in the Italian city of Siena – the inspiration behind the name. Within the existing range of variegated barberries, LADY SIENA is exceptional for its more intense colours, which also remain visible for a long time. This variety is also hardy, healthy and not susceptible to leaf burn. This makes it ideal for contrasting planting in borders, gardens and (public) landscaping projects. The plant was bred by M. Andrusiv from the Czech Republic and will be introduced by Valkplant BV from 2026. Plant breeders’ rights protection has been applied for.