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    MAHONIA
    MAHONIA
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    MAHONIA

    Commonly known as Mountain grape, Oregon grape

    Genus of about 70 species of evergreen shrubs occurring in rocky places and woodland in the Himalayas, eastern Asia and North and Central America.

    Colourful and tough shrubs that enliven a winter garden.

    Some are pleasantly scented and all are beneficial to insects.

    Japonica and x media provide nectar for overwintering blackcaps.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Grown for their fragrant flowers, followed by purple/black berries, and attractive foliage. Wildlife plant - nectar in winter for insects and berries for birds.
    • Place of origin
      Rocky and woodland areas in the Himalayas, eastern Asia, North and Central America.
    • Evergreen
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
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    varieties
    MAHONIA bealei
    Bluish green leaves spotted yellow and white at the base. Very fragrant light yellow flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £21.00
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    MAHONIA eurybracteata 'Soft Caress'
    Plant of the year at Chelsea 2013. A compact habit and the first mahonia to have entirely spine free leaves. Bright yellow flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Large
    £60.00
    MAHONIA eurybracteata 'Sweet Winter'
    Mountain grape, Oregon grape
    Spine-free linear leaves, lightly fragrant, yellow flowers, late autumn to winter.
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    MAHONIA x media 'Charity'
    Large pinnate foliage and yellow flowers NOV onwards
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £21.00
    Large
    £30.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    MAHONIA x media 'Lionel Fortescue'
    Fine cut foliage and erect flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £21.00
    MAHONIA x media 'Winter Sun'
    Upright yellow flares
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £21.00
    MAHONIA x wagneri 'Fireflame'
    Yellow flowers in spring. Leaves turn orange-red in winter.
     
    2 Litre
    £21.00
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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