Mahonia x media Winter Sun AGM
£20.00
notes
Featuring spiky foliage and yellow flowers in winter, Mahonia x media Winter Sun is an excellent choice to feature in a shady spot. The flowers emit a delicious honey scent, and are a valuable source of nectar for winter-active pollinating insects. These flowers mature into ornamental blue-black berries. A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Dimensions
Height and Spread: 500cm (16ft) x 400cm (13ft) slow growth over 10 - 20 years
Features
notes
Featuring spiky foliage and yellow flowers in winter, Mahonia x media Winter Sun is an excellent choice to feature in a shady spot. The flowers emit a delicious honey scent, and are a valuable source of nectar for winter-active pollinating insects. These flowers mature into ornamental blue-black berries. A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Insights
M. Winter Sun is fast growing, but takes a decade or two to reach its full expanse. It can be leggy, but that is easily concealed by underplanting with shade-loving perennials and bulbs.
Details
- Flowers: November - March
- Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial shade
Care
Protect from freezing winds
Scent
Honey
Glossary
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