Berberis thunbergii 'Gentry' / 'Royal Burgundy' (Barberry) Hardiness Zone_6b plant it near the center

plant it near the center of the pot

It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front

Auslese Lady's Mantle is a dense herbaceous perennial with a mounded form

with a spread of 45 feet

Fall colour is bright yellow to orange

Berberis thunbergii 'Gentry' / 'Royal Burgundy' (Barberry) Hardiness Zone_6b plant it near the centerRoyal Burgundy Japanese Barberry is a dense multi stemmed deciduous shrub with a mounded form. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which should be used to full effect. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and should not require much pruning, except when necessary, such as to remove dieback. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Royal