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<i>Mahonia</i> × <i>media</i> 'Charity'
<i>Mahonia</i> × <i>media</i> 'Charity'
<i>Mahonia</i> × <i>media</i> 'Charity'
<i>Mahonia</i> × <i>media</i> 'Charity'
<i>Mahonia</i> × <i>media</i> 'Charity'
<i>Mahonia</i> × <i>media</i> 'Charity'
<i>Mahonia</i> × <i>media</i> 'Charity'
<i>Mahonia</i> × <i>media</i> 'Charity'

Mahonia × media 'Charity'

mahonia

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Slender spikes of pale yellow flowers appear from November to March, above rosettes of large, handsome, dark green,...

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Plant description

Slender spikes of pale yellow flowers appear from November to March, above rosettes of large, handsome, dark green, holly-like leaves. The flowers of this lovely, upright, evergreen shrub have a sweet scent (a little like lily of the valley) and seem to glow in the wintry sunlight. They provide a valuable source of nectar to pollinating insects in winter, while the bunches of highly ornamental, round, deep purple berries that follow on will help attract birds. This mahonia makes a lovely focal point for a shady spot in the garden, where its glossy, architectural leaves can be appreciated all year round. Give it space, as its leaves will spread, and conceal its long 'legs' with spring-flowering bulbs and small, shade-loving perennials. Although it prefers shade, it will tolerate sun as long as the soil remains moist.

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Flowering period

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Plant features

Position

Full sun / light shade / shade

Rate of growth

Average

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness

Fully hardy

How to care for Mahonia × media Charity:

Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring while it is getting established. Prune in spring after flowering, reducing overlong, leggy stems to a side shoot 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 plant.

Warning

Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten

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