{"product_id":"mahonia-media-winter-sun-4-5-litre-pot","title":"Mahonia media Winter Sun 4.5 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eMahonia × media ‘Winter Sun’ – Winter-Flowering Evergreen\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eMahonia × media ‘Winter Sun’ is a robust evergreen shrub admired for its spiny, glossy foliage and vivid, fragrant yellow flowers that appear from late winter to early spring. The blooms provide much-needed colour when most plants are dormant and attract early pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eIn summer, the dark green leaves remain visually striking, and small blue-black berries follow the flowers, adding seasonal interest and food for wildlife. Its upright, bushy habit makes it a versatile choice for borders, woodland gardens, and hedging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eTypically reaches 2–2.5 m tall and wide over time, forming an upright, bushy shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eThrives in full sun to partial shade, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Hardy and low-maintenance, it tolerates a range of garden soils and positions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eWhy Choose Mahonia × media ‘Winter Sun’?\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eWinter Interest – Bright yellow, fragrant flowers from late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eEvergreen Foliage – Glossy, spiny leaves provide year-round structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eWildlife-Friendly – Flowers attract pollinators; berries feed birds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eLow Maintenance – Hardy, adaptable, and reliable in most gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to partial shade; flowers best in sun.\u003cbr data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fertile, moist, well-drained; tolerates a range of soils.\u003cbr data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once settled.\u003cbr data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring if soil is poor.\u003cbr data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal; remove damaged or crossing stems after flowering to maintain shape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Planting Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003ePlant in mixed borders for winter colour and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eUse in woodland-style gardens for naturalistic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eCombine with winter-flowering hellebores, sarcococcas, or camellias.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003eSuitable for hedging, screens, or informal plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50311157219654,"sku":"164185","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/cc8e8468-5175-42e3-8a27-a46d0be7bb12.jpg?v=1757407617","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/mahonia-media-winter-sun-4-5-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}