Where is the best place to plant a Mahonia?

partial shadeWhere to plant mahonia. For best results grow mahonias in moist but well-drained soil, in partial shade.

What is the best fertilizer for mahonia?

An annual spring feeding with a slow-release, low-nitrogen fertilizer or a rich layer of mulch or compost with fish and bone meal should be sufficient.

What soil is best for mahonia?

Mahonia are best planted in moist, well-drained soil of chalk, clay, sand and loam within an acidic, alkaline or neutral PH balance.

Which is the best mahonia?

In terms of varieties, Hybrid Mahonia x Media Charity is perhaps the best known of Mahonias and will grow to quite a large size – circa 2 metres over time. Mahonia x Media Winter Sun usually flowers around November producing long racemes at the top of each branch.

Can you cut back mahonia?

Tall mahonias that become bare at the base are easily restored by cutting back the stems to about 15cm (6in) from the ground in late winter to early spring.

How do I make Mahonia more bushy?

Prune every other year to encourage bushy growth and apply a mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring and autumn.

Are Mahonia fast growing?

Mahonia is mostly trouble free shrub, and labelled a green wheelbarrow shrub. They look good in a border mixed with other evergreen shrubs and have the advantage of being fast growing.

When should I plant a Mahonia?

Plant your mahonia in fall or spring but avoid frost spells and high temperatures. If, for any reason, you must plant it in the sun, avoid places that would be too hot and if possible favor part sun. It doesn't require sunlight and will grow perfectly fine in the shade. It loves cool soil with a lot of humus.

Are mahonias fast growing?

The most commonly grown type of Mahonia is upright and tall, but in fact there are many varieties with of different sizes, although all tend to be fast growing.

How quickly does Mahonia grow?

Bear in mind that it can take 10–20 years for a Mahonia to achieve its ultimate height.

What looks good with Mahonia?

Anchor upright mahonias like 'Marvel' and leatherleaf mahonia (Mahonia japonica) to their surroundings by planting among fine- and medium-textured neighbors. Mountain Snow™ Pieris, Encore® Azaleas, and Yewtopia® Plum Yew are excellent companions in a mixed shrub border.

When should I plant a mahonia?

Plant your mahonia in fall or spring but avoid frost spells and high temperatures. If, for any reason, you must plant it in the sun, avoid places that would be too hot and if possible favor part sun. It doesn't require sunlight and will grow perfectly fine in the shade. It loves cool soil with a lot of humus.

Are mahonia fast growing?

Mahonia is mostly trouble free shrub, and labelled a green wheelbarrow shrub. They look good in a border mixed with other evergreen shrubs and have the advantage of being fast growing.