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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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Evergreen
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilLow growing species and cultivars make excellent ground cover.
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Full shade -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for their fragrant flowers, followed by purple/black berries, and attractive foliage. Wildlife plant - nectar in winter for insects and berries for birds.
Pests & DiseasesRust, mildew, on aquifolium.
Place of originRocky and woodland areas in the Himalayas, eastern Asia, North and Central America. -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, humus rich
Buy Varieties of MAHONIA
MAHONIA aquifolium
a valuable suckering plant for underplanting in dense shade
MAHONIA aquifolium 'Apollo'
a spreading bush with dense clusters of bright yellow flowers
MAHONIA bealei
bluish green leaves spotted yellow and white at the base. Very fragrant light yellow flowers
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
Gift-wrapping available
MAHONIA gracilipes
distinctive bell-shaped flowers, purple-red outside and white within
MAHONIA japonica
yellow flowers, sweet scented like Lily of the Valley, good autumn colour
MAHONIA x media 'Charity'
large pinnate foliage and yellow flowers NOV onwards
MAHONIA x media 'Lionel Fortescue'
fine cut foliage and erect flowers
MAHONIA x media 'Winter Sun'
upright yellow flares
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
Gift-wrapping available
MAHONIA x wagneri 'Pinnacle'
blue-green leaves, bronze new growth and cluster of bright yellow flowers
Gift-wrapping available
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