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Product Description
Also known as Holly Hedging, the brilliant Ilex aquifolium helps to form a dense, prickly barrier and a welcome source of winter food and protection to wildlife. Spiky, glossy evergreen leaves are produced that provide the perfect background to the bright red and orange berries that appear in December through to February, where birds will take the chance to feed on the abundance of fruit. During the spring, pretty white flowers bloom, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies into the garden. Requiring little maintenance, this wonderful shrub lends itself well to shaping and is a holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its reliable performance, stability of colour and form, and good resistance to pests and diseases. It can also be cut and used within arrangements indoors, especially during the festive season. For best results, plant in full or partial shade in moist but well drained soil 60cm apart. 10-15cm plants supplied in 9cm pots.
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 100 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 100 cm |
| Plant Spacing | 60 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Plant in moisture retentive soil, along with a little peat/humus surrounding the roots firmly. |
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| Soil Type | Any well drained garden soil |
Growing at a glance…
They are perfect for rockery displays or as part of all year round borders. They will produce berries in winter. Plant in ground 1-1.2m apart. Ideally suited if planted to create a boundary hedge.Can be planted in most garden soils, as long as it is relatively well drained. Are suitable for planting in either full sun or partial shade. Apply some peat when planting.