{"title":"Mahonia","description":"\u003cp\u003eMahonia earns its keep when the garden needs it most. Architectural evergreen leaves all year, then spikes of scented yellow flowers in the depths of winter, followed by berries the birds love.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mahonia-x-media-charity","title":"Mahonia x media 'Charity'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMahonia x media 'Charity'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most reliable winter-flowering architectural shrub for the UK garden, an evergreen statement plant that bears tall, fragrant, golden-yellow flower spikes from November through February when little else is in bloom. The bold, holly-like leaflets are arranged in long pinnate sprays, giving the plant a sub-tropical, almost prehistoric silhouette that anchors any Hardy Exotic shade scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBred from M. japonica crossed with M. lomariifolia, 'Charity' is the original and best of the modern hybrid mahonias, vigorous and reliable across the UK. The winter flowers are powerfully scented and a vital nectar source for overwintering bumblebees on mild days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial to full shade; tolerates full sun in cooler northern gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, free-draining; tolerant of most pH including chalk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow to around 3-4 m tall and 2-3 m wide over fifteen years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H5, fully hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfect anchor specimen for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eshaded woodland-style planting\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic understory\u003c\/a\u003e beneath taller trees. The architectural silhouette pairs brilliantly with palms, tree ferns and bamboos in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from outdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide for season-by-season notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vital winter nectar source for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003epollinator planting\u003c\/a\u003e and a strong choice in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge patio container\u003c\/a\u003e for evergreen winter structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eMahonia 'Charity'\u003c\/strong\u003e we send is a strong, well-rooted plant, hand-selected for healthy foliage and balanced shape, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":57849597591935,"sku":"MAHOMEDICHAR17","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/charity.jpg?v=1784354138"},{"product_id":"mahonia-x-media-winter-sun","title":"Mahonia x media Winter Sun","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMahonia x media 'Winter Sun'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold, architectural \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003eevergreen shrub\u003c\/a\u003e grown for its holly-like, glossy dark green spiny leaves and its long, slender racemes of bright yellow flowers. Also known as Oregon grape, this \u003cstrong\u003eMahonia Winter Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the finest structural shrubs you can plant for winter interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom November to March the plant carries fragrant yellow flowers with a soft lily-of-the-valley scent, followed by clusters of blue-black berries. As a \u003cstrong\u003efragrant winter shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e it provides vital winter nectar for bees, while the berries feed birds later in the season, making it a real asset for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003ewildlife and pollinator garden\u003c\/a\u003e. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its reliability and year-round presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully hardy across the UK, Winter Sun is happiest in partial or full shade, which makes it an excellent \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eevergreen shrub for shade\u003c\/a\u003e and a natural anchor in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e. Expect it to reach around 3 to 4m in time with an upright, columnar habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial or full shade; tolerates full sun where the soil stays reliably moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil. Very adaptable, including chalk and clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 3 to 4m tall and 2 to 2.5m wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy (RHS H5), evergreen through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater well through the first year or two to establish, then prune after flowering to keep the plant bushy. For more on how these plants behave across the seasons, see our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from hardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e. It sits perfectly within our wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery plant is nursery grown and hand selected by our team for strong roots and healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":57952985481599,"sku":"MAHOWINTSUN17","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/wintersun.jpg?v=1784331929"},{"product_id":"mahonia-eurybracteata-meteor","title":"Mahonia eurybracteata subsp. ganpinensis 'Meteor'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMahonia eurybracteata subsp. ganpinensis 'Meteor' \u003c\/strong\u003eis the spineless, soft-leaved mahonia that finally makes this useful evergreen a pleasure to plant and to pass. From the same prickle-free family as the popular Soft Caress, 'Meteor' is a touch more compact and upright, forming a neat, rounded bush of fine, almost fern-like foliage with none of the vicious spines older mahonias are known for. It is a modern architectural shrub that brings texture and structure to shade where little else will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated \u003cstrong\u003eRHS H5\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is fully hardy across most of the UK and reliably evergreen, holding its slender leaflets through winter. New growth flushes a striking bright red in spring and summer before deepening to rich green, and from late summer into autumn it sends up plentiful spires of honey-scented yellow flowers just as most of the garden is winding down. These are followed by dusky blue-black berries that draw in late pollinators, making it a genuine four-season performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade is ideal, though it is happy in full sun and copes in any aspect, including north-facing borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any fertile, moist but well-drained soil, from chalk to clay, across the full pH range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a compact 1 to 1.5 m in height and spread, reaching full size in around 5 to 10 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully hardy to roughly -15C once established, with no routine winter protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater well through the first couple of summers to settle the roots, after which it is refreshingly low-maintenance. Its soft, spine-free foliage makes it perfect for planting beside paths and seating, so it slots naturally into \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eshady borders\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border schemes\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e alike. The autumn flowers are a magnet for bees, earning it a place among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003eplants for pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e, while its clean, layered form sits comfortably in any \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural foliage\u003c\/a\u003e planting. 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It belongs to the same gentle group as the popular 'Soft Caress', but 'Volcano' takes the look further with the ferniest, most cascading foliage of them all, reading almost like a hardy tree fern in miniature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom late summer into autumn, slender racemes of fragrant yellow flowers rise from coppery orange buds and glow above the foliage, exactly the fiery effect that earns this plant its name. Bees and other late pollinators love them, and the flowers are followed by clusters of ornamental blue-black berries. Being fully evergreen, the plant keeps its soft green presence right through winter, making it one of the most useful shrubs for year-round structure in a shady spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or full shade is ideal, though it also grows happily in full sun where the soil stays reliably moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any fertile, moist but well-drained soil on chalk, clay, loam or sand, across the full pH range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e compact and rounded, reaching around 1 to 1.2 m tall and wide, so it suits smaller gardens and large containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardy across most of the UK to around -15C, best given a sheltered position in cold or exposed northern gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater well through the first year or two to settle it in, then mulch each spring and this becomes a wonderfully low-maintenance shrub. Its shade tolerance makes it a star where little else thrives, so it earns a place among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eplants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e and works beautifully in a woodland-edge \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e. The soft, ferny texture makes it a natural for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural foliage\u003c\/a\u003e schemes and a graceful, spine-free choice for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e by a shady doorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a compact, richly flowering evergreen it sits comfortably in our wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e and is a genuine gift for late-season wildlife among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003eplants for pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e. 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