Bright blue patio chairs and mosaic table with peony floral arrangement sit in a garden of Soft Caress Mahonia

bright-yellow flowers stand atop the slender, bamboo-like foliage like fingers of light

Soft Caress Mahonia with emerald green leaves in a blue container

‘Soft Caress’ Mahonia

Mahonia eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' PP20183

Few plants offer the texture that ‘Soft Caress’ provides the shade garden. In early winter, bright-yellow flowers stand atop the slender, bamboo-like foliage like fingers of light. Perfect for an Asian garden or as a specimen.

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Light Needs

Part Shade to Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
7a - 9b

mature dimensions

3′ high x 3.5′ wide

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More About ‘Soft Caress’ Mahonia

Bloom/Feature

Bright yellow flowers in early winter

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F to 10°F

Key Features

Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Compact Habit, Disease / Pest Resistance, Dwarf, Easy Care, Longer Blooming, Year-Round Interest

Flowering Season

Winter

Uses

Accent, Container, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Low

Fertilize

Yearly in spring

Pruning

In spring

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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