Mahonia × wagneri Fireflame

About this product

Easily taken for granted, these tough, spiny-leaved evergreen shrubs have a number of garden uses. Some are good for covering the ground while others are imposing subjects for the back of a border.

The Mahonia x wagneri 'Fireflame' is a variety of hybrid Mahonia that stands out for the superb autumn and winter colors of its foliage. In late winter, this evergreen bush offers a remarkable spectacle with its purple holly-like leaves, yellow flowers, slightly fragrant and nectar-producing. Followed by clusters of blue-black fruits. Truly adaptable, this mahonia tolerates a wide range of soils. Whether in the ground or in pots, it will thrive in all areas, even in the shade of large trees.

Reaching a height of 1.5-2 meters with a spread of 1-1.5 meters, this species is ideal as a specimen in your garden, or mixed in with other shrubs in a bed. Not fussy about placement, will be just as happy in full sun as it will in full shade. Mature stems may go bare at the bottom and can be cut back to about 15 cm to rejuvenate.

Key Features:

• Flowers: Produces flowers in dense racemes to 8cm (3in) long followed by spherical, white-frosted, blue-black berries.
• Foliage: Spiky, holly-like foliage which changes colours through the season. New foliage emerges red, fading to a dark green/purple
• Height & Spread: Grows to 2 meters tall with a spread of 1-1.5 meters
• Growth Habit: This species is a compact variety of mahonia, but can be pruned to resemble a small tree
• Best Placement: Perfect for mixed beds to add unique texture, or as a solo plant in a pot/contianer. Fantastic to fill that shady spot where nothing grows
• Care Requirements: Drought-tolerant and low maintenance

A fantastic plant with year round interest, whether it be the leaves changing colour, or the buds forming and the flowers emerging with their bright colour and beautiful scent

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