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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 x media 'Charity'
    Large pinnate foliage and yellow flowers NOV onwards
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.50
    Large
    £30.00
    MAHONIA x media 'Lionel Fortescue'
    Fine cut foliage and erect flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.50
    MAHONIA x media 'Winter Sun'
    Upright yellow flares
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.50
    MAHONIA x wagneri 'Fireflame'
    Yellow flowers in spring. Leaves turn orange-red in winter.
     
    2 Litre
    £21.00
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    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
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    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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    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
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