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Mahonia japonica
Mahonia japonica
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2 UK retailers
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A rewarding garden shrub for UK gardens, Mahonia japonica grows to about 2m in partial shade. Enjoy blooms from November to February. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Sun
⛅ Partial Shade
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H5 (Hardy -10°C)
Size
📏 2.0m tall × 1.5m wide
Flowers
🌸 nov,dec,jan,feb
Wildlife
🐝 Vital winter nectar for bees, berries for birds
Compare Prices
Prices from 2 retailers
Prices last checked: 27 Oct 2026
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Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each pot size. Packs are compared only with packs of the same size. Listings without a stated pot size are not ranked.
| Burncoose Nurseries £9.99 standard delivery | £21.00Checked 27 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Burncoose NurseriesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Thompson & Morgan + £6.99 delivery | from£12.99Checked 27 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Thompson & MorganOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Burncoose Nurseries
£9.99 standard delivery
Size: Check retailer for size
Thompson & Morgan
+ £6.99 delivery
Size: Check retailer for size
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Prices last checked: 27 Oct 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
A rewarding garden shrub for UK gardens, Mahonia japonica grows to about 2m in partial shade. Enjoy blooms from November to February. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Latin Name
Mahonia japonica
Family
Hardiness Zone
H5
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
partial-shade
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
nov,dec,jan,feb
Mature Height
2.0m
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Mahonia japonica online in the UK?
You can buy Mahonia japonica from 2 UK nurseries including Thompson & Morgan, Burncoose Nurseries. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Mahonia japonica?
The scientific name for Mahonia japonica is Mahonia japonica.
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