Tell Me More…
New to us for 2024, Mahonia ‘Volcano’ offers a fiery and exciting colour development in the world of mahonia. The archetypal, robust, fern-like foliage is spine free and retained all year – offering the perfect backdrop to generous, showy spires of blooms. In an harmonious gesture new leaves also emerge with bronze tones and develop a more verdant, silvery sheen as they mature, whilst flowers begin as multiples on strong stems. The tightly closed copper red buds gradually unfurl into golden yellow-orange blooms from September to November, with ornamental berries following after. Mahonia ‘Volcano’ is less imposing than many other varieties at a height of 1.2m, with a spread of 1m. This makes it perfect for smaller spaces and ideal for container planting. Add to a balcony, patio or courtyard for an exotic looking yet robust conversation piece. Plants prefer fertile, moist, well-drained soil of any kind and position in full sun or partial shade. A hardy (H5), evergreen shrub which should not need additional winter protection throughout most of the UK.
Flower and Foliage Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Foliage Month
Flowering Month
Key Information
| Latin Name | Mahonia ‘Volcano’ 2 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Colour | Yellow |
| Format | 2 Litre Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 1.50 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 1.00 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Scented | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
