A mahonia without the spiny stems&33; This compact evergreen shrub won the RHS Chelsea Flower Shows Plant of the Year in 2013. Flowering in the autumn with delicate spikes of yellow, honey&45;scented flowers, Mahonia Soft Caress is a valuable plant for late season colour, & adds an exotic touch to the garden with its slender palm&45;like foliage. Grow this splendid hardy shrub in borders or patio containers for year&45;round interest. The flowers are also very attractive to bees. Height & spread: 1.2m &40;4&41;. Supplied in a 13cm pot. Useful links: How to plant trees & shrubs Culinary information: The ripe fruits are too acidic to eat raw but can be stewed with sugar or other fruits & made into jelly or pies. They are used to help the milder flavour of some fruits or to make a lemonade&45;like drink. Young leaves are simmered in water & eaten as a snack. For more details about edible flowers click here.