Mahonia
Dense, arching clusters of fragrant, bright yell
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| Dense, arching clusters of fragrant, bright yellow flowers, from November to March, and whorls of dark green, holly-like leaves. This tall, spiny, evergreen mahonia is an excellent deterrent against unwanted intruders. To prevent it from becoming leggy, plant in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and prune each year after flowering.Position: full or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: November to MarchFlower colour: bright yellowOther features: the flowers are followed by ovoid, blue-purple berriesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Prune in spring after flowering, reducing overlong, leggy stems to a sideshoot or a whorl of foliage and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plantGoes well with: Kerria japonica, Sarcococca confusa, Magnolia stellata, Pulmonaria officinalis `Sissinghurst White`, Scilla siberica, Eranthis hyemalis |
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