The Soft Caress Mahonia, from the Southern Living Plant Collection, is a problem solver for anyone looking to fill out his or her part shade to full shade gardens. This Mahonia features feathery evergreen foliage that ranges from soft green to dark green. Each individual leaf is long and slender with lightly serrated edges. Additionally, it produces sprays of bright yellow blooms in early winter. This is a naturally dwarf variety that only grows 3 Ft. H x 3.5 Ft. W with a notably compact growth habit. However, feel free to trim in late winter to keep it at the desired size. Use it as an accent, in a container, or in a low-maintenance mass planting. Plant in moist soil with good drainage for best results. Water 2-3 times per week for the first growing season. This variety is hardy from USDA Zones 7 - 9.
Soft, threadlike foliage with no thorns; Blooms in winter followed by blue berries
Perfect for an Asian garden or as a specimen
Outdoor/landscape hardy USDA Zones: 7 - 9 (below zone 7 this plant should be grown in containers/planters that can be moved indoors during the winter)
Sun exposure: part sun to shade
Uses: accent, container, mass planting
Fertilizing: use a well-draining garden soil mixed with your native soil to backfill the hole; to maximize growth, apply a slow-released slightly acidic fertilizer each Spring
Average shipped plant size: 6-10 inches tall X 5-8 inches wide
Ships from Alabama gulf coast - customers beyond the south eastern United States should consider placing orders from early Fall to mid-late Spring to avoid heat damage during transit
If you are working on a big landscape project, and consider ordering 1-2 plants to ensure they meet your specifications before placing an order for your entire project
