Overview
Mahonia 'Pan's Peculiar' is a bushy, upright or spreading shrubs in the genus Mahonia, part of the Berberidaceae family, with evergreen, leathery, pinnate leaves, often spine-toothed foliage. Mahonia 'Pan's Peculiar' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include groundcover, woodland garden and border structure.
About
Mahonia 'Pan's Peculiar' (Oregon grape 'Pan's Peculiar') is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Mahonia genus, known for its tough, pinnate foliage with spiny edges. This cultivar has a bushy, upright or spreading habit and thrives best in partial shade, particularly in north-facing, sheltered locations. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil that is moist but neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for use as groundcover, in woodland gardens, or as border structure. Interest is primarily in spring and summer when it may produce clusters of yellow flowers followed by dark berries.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Mahonia
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Mahonia 'Pan's Peculiar' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, upright or spreading
- Foliage
- Evergreen, leathery, pinnate leaves, often spine-toothed
- Suggested uses
- Groundcover, woodland garden, border structure
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Mahonia 'Pan's Peculiar'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings, seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Mahonia 'Pan's Peculiar'?
Mahonia 'Pan's Peculiar' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Mahonia 'Pan's Peculiar' need?
Mahonia 'Pan's Peculiar' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Mahonia 'Pan's Peculiar' hardy in the UK?
Mahonia 'Pan's Peculiar' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Mahonia 'Pan's Peculiar'?
Semi-ripe cuttings, seed.
More in the Mahonia genus
- MahoniaOregon grape
- Mahonia pumiladwarf Oregon grape
- Mahonia x wagneri
- Mahonia aquifolium Darhil ('Hillary')
- Mahonia conferta
- Mahonia oiwakensis subsp. oiwakensis
- Mahonia volcania