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MAHONIA bealei
Bluish green leaves spotted yellow and white at the base. Very fragrant light yellow flowers
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Yellow -
Height - 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 3m (10ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - erect shrub with stout, upright branches. Flowers are followed by purple berries
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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Good to know - syn. M. japonica 'Bealei'. Wildlife plant -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - China -
Flower Shape - Racemes - - short, upright racemes to 10cm (4in) long
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf form - Pinnate - see photos above -
Leaf margin - Incised - see photos above
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Leaf shape - Ovate - see photos above
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Pruning group - Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
RHS group 8 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - similar to lily of the valley
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile, humus rich
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Bird friendly - nectar attracts overwintering blackcaps
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Mahonia - Growing Guide
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2m (6½ft)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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)
2 options from £6.00
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™.
Only £7.50
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.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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