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MAHONIA
Commonly known as Mountain grape, Oregon grape
Colourful and tough shrubs that enliven a winter garden.
Some are pleasantly scented.
Japonica and x media provide nectar for overwintering blackcaps.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil - low growing species and cultivars make excellent ground cover.
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Additional Features - 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. -
Pests & Diseases - rust, mildew, on aquifolium. -
Place of origin - rocky and woodland areas in the Himalayas, eastern Asia, North and Central America. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile, humus rich
Mahonia - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of MAHONIA
MAHONIA aquifolium >
Commonly known as: Holly-leaved barberry, Mountain grape, Oregon grape.
A valuable suckering plant for underplanting in dense shade
MAHONIA aquifolium 'Apollo' >
Commonly known as: Holly-leaved barberry, Mountain grape, Oregon grape.
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' >
Commonly known as: Mountain Grape, Oregan Grape.
Plant of the year at Chelsea 2013. A compact habit and the first mahonia to have entirely spine free leaves. Bright yellow flowers
MAHONIA fortunei >
Slender, erect species with distinctive matt green leaflets. Bright yellow flowers
MAHONIA nitens 'Cabaret' >
Commonly known as: Holly-leaved barberry, Mountain grape, Oregon grape.
A brand new introduction with holly-like foliage and a very compact habit. Flowers are orange-red in bud on tall spikes, opening yellow
MAHONIA x wagneri 'Pinnacle' >
Blue-green leaves, bronze new growth and cluster of bright yellow flowers
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
