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MAHONIA x media 'Lionel Fortescue'

Fine cut foliage and erect flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, birds -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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EvergreenLeaves to 45cm (18in) long with 17-21 oval to lance-shaped, sharply-toothed, dark-green leaflets.
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Yellow
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RacemesUpright racemes to 40cm (16in) long
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Incised
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft) -
Tall ShrubUpright shrub
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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.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, humus rich
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Full shade
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
Nectar attracts overwintering blackcaps -
Mature Size5m (16ft)
4m (13ft)
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Mahonia - Growing Guide