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Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' Standard

Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'

18L pot • Standard form • Supplied approximately 120cm tall

Plant Highlights: Cream-edged evergreen foliage • Elegant standard form • Year-round architectural interest • Excellent for containers and entrances • Low-maintenance specimen

Overview

Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' is a striking variegated form of English Holly, grown here as a standard specimen with a clear stem and neatly shaped head. The glossy dark green leaves are edged with creamy white, creating year-round colour and structure that stands out in borders, patios and formal planting schemes.

Small white flowers may appear in late spring on mature plants, followed by bright red berries on female plants if a compatible male holly is nearby for pollination. Even without berries, the handsome evergreen foliage makes this an outstanding specimen throughout the year.

Why We Love It

• Elegant cream-margined foliage provides year-round interest.
• Trained standard form creates an instant focal point.
• Excellent for formal gardens, entrances and patios.
• Evergreen structure adds colour in every season.
• Responds well to light pruning to maintain its neat shape.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in full sun or partial shade. Variegated foliage develops the best colour in a bright position, while some shelter from strong, drying winds helps maintain healthy foliage.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, particularly if grown in containers.

Soil

Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Incorporating organic matter before planting will help improve both moisture retention and drainage.

Hardiness and Winter Care

This evergreen holly is fully hardy in Ireland. Container-grown specimens should be monitored during prolonged dry or frosty periods, as compost can dry out more quickly than garden soil.

Routine Care

Lightly trim the head in late spring or summer to maintain its rounded shape. Remove any shoots that appear from the stem or base of the plant to preserve the standard form.

Perfect For

• Formal gardens.
• Entranceways and doorways.
• Patio containers.
• Architectural planting schemes.
• Evergreen structure in mixed borders.

Good to Know

The supplied height of approximately 120cm refers to the plant at the time of sale. Berry production is not guaranteed and depends on the plant being female and growing near a compatible male holly for pollination.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'
• Trained as a standard specimen.
• Supplied in an 18L nursery pot.
• Supplied approximately 120cm tall.