Evergreen Shrub – Mahonia ‘Groovy Glow’

Mahonia ‘groovy glow’

Botanical name: mahonia hybrid ‘NCMH2’ PP 34,443

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 3-4 ft in height and in spread 

Bloom time: fall – early spring 

Hardy zone: zones 6-9

Flower color: yellow, orange, red

Foliage color: green, burgundy, bronze 

Growth rate: grows less than 1ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune lightly in the early spring before new growth begins to emerge to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the late summer/early fall

Landscape use: shade garden, focal point, border, container plant 

Special features: low-maintance, deer resistant, drought tolerant

Light needs: 3-5 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced tree and shrub fertilizer once a year in the early spring before new growth begins to emerge 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam or sand 

Companion plants: hostas, ferns, wedges, nandinas

Toxicity level: very low amounts of toxicity are possible for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: yes