Mahonia ‘Soft Caress’ 3Ltr Pot (NL)

Mahonia eurybracteata subsp. ganpinensis ‘Soft Caress’

‘Soft Caress’ won the 2013 RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s “Plant of the Year” award. It’s a spine-free mahonia, great for paths, pots, and borders, with fragrant flowers in late summer.

Features: The first Mahonia of its kind with spine-free leaves
Common name(s): Oregon grape
Type: Compact evergreen shrub
Hardiness: H4
In bloom: August-November
Eventual Height: 1m
Eventual Spread: 1m
Time to final height: 5-10 years
Position: Full sun, partial shade
Soil type: Moist, well drained
Pot size: 3 Litre

The recipient of the prestigious “Plant of the Year” award at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2013, ‘Soft Caress’ stands out as the first mahonia of its kind to feature spine-free leaves. This unique attribute makes it suitable for planting near paths or doorways, where contact is more likely.

‘Soft Caress’ is a compact, evergreen shrub, making it an excellent choice for larger pots, where it can offer year-round visual interest. Alternatively, it serves as an attractive addition to both sunny and partially shaded borders, showcasing its versatility as an ornamental plant that can enhance various garden settings.

Abundant and delicate spires of yellow, honey-scented flowers grace this plant in late summer and autumn. These lovely blooms are followed by the development of small, blue-black berries, adding to the plant’s ornamental appeal and contributing to the garden’s visual and sensory delight.

The plant’s growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

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