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MAHONIA x media 'Charity'
Large pinnate foliage and yellow flowers NOV onwards
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Evergreen - leaves to 45cm (18in) long with 17-21 oval to lance-shaped, sharply-toothed, dark-green leaflets.
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Yellow -
Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 3m (10ft)
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Tall Shrub - erect shrub
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
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Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - garden origin. UK. 1952. Russell's Nursery, Windlesham, Surrey. -
Flower Shape - Racemes - - densely clustered, then spreading racemes 25-35cm (10-14in) long
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf form - Pinnate - see photos above -
Leaf margin - Incised - see photos above
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Leaf shape - Lanceolate - see photos above
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Ovate
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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 -
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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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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.
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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)
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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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™.
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