Ilex aquifolia variegatum argentea marginata 13l
Ilex aquifolia variegatum argentea marginata 13l
Silver Holly

Ilex aquifolia variegatum argentea marginata 13l

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Features

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Clipped as a small standard, Ilex aquifolia argentea marginata offers an attractive flavour of formal structure to a garden. Perfect for adding rhythm along a herbaceous bed or planted in paired containers to make a statement; the shiny, variegated foliage with its traditional prickles is always eye-catching.
Insights

Holly has a long history in Britain, the Druids (learned members of the Celtic population in Ancient Britain), regarded it as a symbol of fertility and eternal life, and ascribed it magical powers. A hardy, native plant, Holly berries provide a welcome feast in late winter for song thrushes, blackbirds, fieldfares and redwings.

Details

Flowers: In the spring this native Holly produces insignificant self-fertilising white flowers which will lead to copious red berries from autumn onwards

Planting
  • Moist, well drained soil
  • Full sun or partial shade
  • West, east, north facing
  • Sheltered position
Care

To retain shape clip in spring (once frosts have passed and after flowering), to remove any dead, diseased or damaged stems after the winter. Trim again in midsummer. Wear gloves due to spines

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