{"product_id":"soft-caress-mahonia-shrub","title":"Soft Caress Mahonia Shrub - Mahonia eurybracteata 'Soft Caress'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSoft Caress Mahonia Shrub (Mahonia eurybracteata 'Soft Caress')\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Soft Caress Mahonia is a remarkable shade-loving shrub that brings an exotic, delicate quality to any garden with its fine, feathery foliage reminiscent of bamboo. During the cold months, clusters of luminous golden-yellow flowers emerge, creating a striking focal point when much of the garden lies dormant. Buy Soft Caress Mahonia online to add this low-maintenance, textural beauty to your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatile shrub thrives in partial to full shade, making it perfect for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and Asian-inspired landscapes. Use it as a standalone specimen plant to showcase its refined form, or plant it alongside shade-tolerant perennials and groundcovers to create visual depth. Its delicate foliage provides an elegant contrast to broader-leafed shade plants, while its winter blooms brighten darker corners of your yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 4–6 feet\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 3–5 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eSun: Partial to full shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 8–10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Stunning golden-yellow winter flowers provide seasonal interest when few plants bloom\u003cbr\u003e• Fine, bamboo-like foliage creates sophisticated texture and contrast in shade gardens\u003cbr\u003e• Extremely low-maintenance once established with minimal pruning needs\u003cbr\u003e• Drought tolerant and resilient, making it an eco-friendly choice for water-conscious landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant within four weeks of arrival in a well-draining location with partial to full shade. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, gently separate the roots, and position the plant at the same depth it was growing. Backfill with soil, water thoroughly, and apply a 3-foot mulch layer around the base. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once mature, the plant tolerates drought but appreciates regular moisture during dry periods. After flowering concludes, prune lightly to maintain shape and remove any dead wood. Apply balanced fertilizer or work compost into the soil annually, being careful not to over-fertilize.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45814246899898,"sku":"30618","price":188.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/soft-caress-mahonia-shrub_7290a643-9af1-4b15-907b-f6ab02614faf.jpg?v=1777509623","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/soft-caress-mahonia-shrub","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}