Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea Harlequin, also known as Japanese barberry Harlequin, belongs to the Berberidaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub with rounded deep violet leaves & some veriegation with the spots being cream or pink. It is also compact with small pale yellow flowers that turn to dark red berries. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowering time: May. Height 1-1.5m (33-5); spread 1.2m (4). Supplied in a 2 litre pot.