Mahonia Jungle Whisper® ('BBM9')
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Compact and colourful, this evergreen shrub brings something a little different to the garden. Mahonia 'JungleWhisper' forms a neat, bushy shape, with fresh red-tinted young shoots adding extra interest among its evergreen foliage.
The real showstopper is the summer display, when clusters of rounded purple-red buds open into unusual double flowers in warm shades of orange, peach and yellow. A great choice for a border, woodland-style planting or a sheltered spot where its distinctive flowers can be enjoyed up close.
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, or use ericaceous compost for container-grown plants, and you've got a colourful, easy-going shrub with plenty of personality.
The real showstopper is the summer display, when clusters of rounded purple-red buds open into unusual double flowers in warm shades of orange, peach and yellow. A great choice for a border, woodland-style planting or a sheltered spot where its distinctive flowers can be enjoyed up close.
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, or use ericaceous compost for container-grown plants, and you've got a colourful, easy-going shrub with plenty of personality.
How to care for Mahonia Jungle Whisper ® ('BBM9'):
Plant in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial or full shade. These robust evergreens tolerate a range of soils, including clay, provided drainage is adequate. Choose a sheltered position away from cold, drying winds, and water regularly while plants establish.
Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base each spring to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and feed the plant.
Prune in spring after flowering, cutting back overlong or leggy stems to a side shoot or a whorl of foliage to maintain a balanced shape. Older plants can be rejuvenated by cutting back one or two main stems to near the base to encourage new growth. Feed with a general-purpose fertiliser in spring to promote healthy foliage and abundant blooms.
Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base each spring to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and feed the plant.
Prune in spring after flowering, cutting back overlong or leggy stems to a side shoot or a whorl of foliage to maintain a balanced shape. Older plants can be rejuvenated by cutting back one or two main stems to near the base to encourage new growth. Feed with a general-purpose fertiliser in spring to promote healthy foliage and abundant blooms.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun / light shade / shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
