Mahonia care guide

Mahonia × media

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Water

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60d

Feed

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150-300cm

Height

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Hardy

About Mahonia

Architectural, holly-like evergreen with dramatic spikes of bright yellow, lily-of-the-valley-scented flowers from November to February — a lifeline for winter bees. Blue-black berries follow.

Outdoor garden plant. Winter Interest. Typically flowers around Nov, Dec, Jan.

How to care for Mahonia

💧 Watering

Drought-tolerant once established.

🌿 Feeding

Mulch in spring; minimal feeding needed.

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