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Ilex aquifolium Nelly Stevens / 30L / 200Cm
Ilex aquifolium Nelly Stevens
Confirmed format: 30 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round structure.
- Standard form creates an elegant focal point.
- Bright red berries add colour through autumn and winter.
- Fast-growing upright and pyramidal habit.
- Self-fertile with attractive small white flowers.
Overview
Ilex aquifolium 'Nelly Stevens', commonly known as Holly, is a striking evergreen shrub featuring a standard form, upright crown, and naturally pyramidal habit. Its glossy dark green foliage provides dense year-round structure and interest in the garden. In late spring, small white flowers appear, followed by bright red berries on mature plants that bring vibrant colour through autumn and winter. Combining a clear stem with a neatly formed crown, this vigorous specimen performs well in sheltered or exposed gardens and adapts to a range of soil types.
Why We Love It
- Glossy evergreen foliage offers colour and structure in every season.
- Standard form creates immediate architectural impact.
- Bright red berries provide standout autumn and winter interest.
- Self-fertile variety producing berries without requiring a separate male pollinator.
- Adaptable and easy to care for in a range of garden settings.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Ilex aquifolium 'Nelly Stevens' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Holly |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage | Glossy dark green evergreen leaves |
| Flowers | Small white flowers in late spring |
| Fruit | Bright red berries on mature plants |
| Growth Habit | Standard form with an upright, pyramidal crown |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Moisture-retentive, well-drained soil |
| Mature Height | Approximately 4–6m |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 2–3m |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade. It performs well in both sheltered and exposed locations. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Water thoroughly during the establishment period and maintain moderate watering thereafter, particularly for container-grown plants during dry spells. |
| Soil | Grow in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. It adapts to a range of soil types. |
| Mulching | Apply a mulch around the base in spring to help retain moisture and improve soil structure. |
| Winter Protection | Apply a mulch around the base in spring and winter as required. |
Perfect For
- Formal gardens
- Specimen planting
- Large containers
- Architectural focal points
- Year-round garden structure
Good to Know
- Supplied in a 30 litre pot with a height of approximately 200cm.
- This self-fertile cultivar produces red berries without needing a separate male plant.
- Pot size and supplied dimensions refer to the plant at the time of sale and not its eventual mature size.
Product Information
| Botanical Name | Ilex aquifolium 'Nelly Stevens' |
|---|---|
| Confirmed Format | 30 litre pot |
| Supplied Height | 200cm |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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