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Mahonia was red, not any longer...

Retro1951Retro1951 Posts: 116
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We planted our mahonia (red) two years ago, we got it for the colour. Last year and this year it's just green. Is it possible to get it red again???
Thank you.

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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    new growth has a reddish hint to it, but I've never seen a mature one which was red
    Devon.
  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,154
    Without knowing the species or variety , difficult to answer .
    Some Mahonias attain reddish/purple hues when too dry ; sometimes during the Winter months too .
    If yours is now green , it's obviously found a good source of water and growing happily .
  • Retro1951Retro1951 Posts: 116
    Hello Hostafan1 and Paul B3, That's a pity, I rather liked the red.... maybe wait for winter to see what happens then??? Although nothing happened in the last one.

  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    I believe you need a cold spell for the foliage to turn red so it will only be during winter anyway.  Last winter was rather mild.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • Retro1951Retro1951 Posts: 116
    Thank you Obelixx, you give me hope.....I rather like snow too.
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