Mahonia japonica - 7.5Litre Ball Colgrave creating a lovely contrast against

creating a lovely contrast against the bright leaves

They are covered in wonderfully scented flowers from the leaf axils in spring and sometimes are followed by black berries which only add to their garden appeal

A fantastic low-maintenance plant for borders and containers

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Innocuous yellow flowers are followed by unusually shaped pink seed capsules

Mahonia japonica - 7.5Litre Ball Colgrave creating a lovely contrast againstMahonias are fantastically tolerant plants, happily filling almost any space in the garden. Long sprays of attractive yellow buds are followed by bright yellow flowers throughout autumn and winter, providing valuable colour and nectar at a time when very little else is in flower. These are followed by glossy black berries, adding further interest and appeal. Mahonia's common name is Oregon Grape. This is because not only are the flowers edible