Mahonia 'Meteor'

A very handsome, compact rounded evergreen shrub which has dark purple-red young leaves in spring and early summer which gradually change to dark green in late summer and autumn. Vibrant spikes of bright yellow flowers appear in late summer into autumn which are followed by small, dark blue berries.

Ideal for a mixed border in sun or dappled shade and grows well in a large container.

• Position: Full sun or shade.
• Soil: Any reasonably well drained soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: August - November.
• Flower Colour: Yellow
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Mahonia 'Meteor' grows to be a compact, small or eventually medium sized shrub.
  • Height: up to 1 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft).
  • Spread: 1 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft).
• Notes: Also known as Mahonia eurybracteata subsp. ganpinensis 'Meteor'