{"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. For more on how hardy exotics settle in through the seasons, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eMahonia 'Meteor'\u003c\/strong\u003e we supply is nursery-grown and part of our wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range, carefully selected for a healthy, well-branched shape and strong roots, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"19cm \/ 3L","offer_id":58064008905087,"sku":"MAHOEURYMET19","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/mahonia.jpg?v=1785411787","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/mahonia-eurybracteata-meteor","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}