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Mahonia aquifolium 'Atropurpurea' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Mahonia aquifolium 'Atropurpurea'

Mahonia aquifolium 'Atropurpurea'

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Mahonia
Family: Berberidaceae

About this plant

A low, open, spreading, small evergreen shrub 60-90cm tall with glossy deep green pinnate, spiny toothed leaves that turn dark reddish-purple in winter. Densely clustered racemes of yellow flowers are borne in spring, followed by spherical blue-black fruit

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in partial or deeper shade. It will tolerate sunny position if the soil is not too dry. Suitable for difficult shady situations

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to rust and powdery mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsGreenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

BushySuckering

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years