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I would suggest Berberis as there are so many different types and they are
very prickly, some even like razors and they are deciduous so you could
underplant with bulbs for the winter/spring

What he said.

Also, if you plant Oregon Grape, it has berries from which you can make
a fine jelly, and the racemes of bright yellow flowers have a strong
lily-of-the valley scent in December to January.

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