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Ranzania

Ranzania

Ranzania japonica
A perennial, reaching up to 1.5 feet, that is native to mountain forests in northern Japan where it is very rate. It is slow to establish and may take over 5 years for form a substantial size clump.
It is the single member of the Barberidaceae genus which includes Barberries and Mahonias.
The attractive ternate leaves are bright green.
The nodding, bright lavender-pink flowers are borne during mid spring.
They are followed by short lasting white berries that are hidden under the foliage.
Hardy zones 6 to 9 in partial shade on humus-rich soil. Hardy north to at least zone 6 on a protected site. It is easy to grow in woodland conditions.
Propagation from seed is easy and they are sown immediately after ripening.
Mature plants can be carefully divided.