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    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.

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    • 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 aquifolium
    A valuable suckering plant for underplanting in dense shade
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.50
    MAHONIA aquifolium 'Apollo'
    A spreading bush with dense clusters of bright yellow flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.50
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    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    MAHONIA bealei
    Bluish green leaves spotted yellow and white at the base. Very fragrant light yellow flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.50
    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
    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
    £22.50
    MAHONIA japonica
    Yellow flowers, sweet scented like Lily of the Valley, good autumn colour
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.50
    MAHONIA x media 'Charity'
    Large pinnate foliage and yellow flowers NOV onwards
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.50
    Large
    £30.00
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    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    MAHONIA x media 'Lionel Fortescue'
    Fine cut foliage and erect flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.50
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    Available again from APRIL 2025
    When fresh stock arrives
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    MAHONIA x media 'Winter Sun'
    Upright yellow flares
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.50
    MAHONIA nitens 'Cabaret'
    A brand new introduction with holly-like foliage and a very compact habit. Flowers are orange-red in bud on tall spikes, opening yellow
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £27.50
    MAHONIA 'Volcano'
    Deep yellow flowers from orange buds. Spine-free finely divided leaves
     
    3 Litre
    £30.00
    MAHONIA x wagneri 'Pinnacle'
    Blue-green leaves, bronze new growth and cluster of bright yellow flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.50
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    Not available until May 2025
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    MAHONIA x wagneri 'Fireflame'
    Yellow flowers in spring. Leaves turn orange-red in winter.
     
    2 Litre
    £19.50
    Notify me
    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Garden Goodies
    Slate Plant Labels
    These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
    Stick in slate labels
    £10.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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