Mahonia × media 'Winter Sun'
mahonia
Slender spikes of bright yellow flowers appear from November to March, above rosettes of large, handsome, dark green,...
If the plant gets leggy, reduce its size by a third in early spring and it will send out new bottom growth
Plant description
Eventual height & 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 Winter Sun:
Warning
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