Uncooperative Mahonia
Kathy N
Hi, Paul! How frustrating! I am thinking the problem may be location. Though Mahonias are quite suited for shady conditions, there have been reports for some that if they don't get a couple of hours of sun each day, they won't flower well or at all. Also, most Mahonias like it on the dry side (if in shade, if in full sun they need moist but not sopping wet soil) so if it is in a boggy spot, that could explain the lack of flowers, too. Does this seem to fit your situation? Only other thing I could think of is something to do with planting (even though it was two years ago planting problems can manifest themselves later). Has it dropped many leaves lately? If you give it a tug, does it shift much? If so, it may need lifting, more soil around the roots to eliminate air pockets, and firmly replanted.
Kathy C
Replied: Wednesday 4th of June 2008 10:36 AM
