Product description
Ilex Auquifolium Handsworth New Silver is a dense, evergreen silver variegated shrub with purple young shoots and spiny, mid-green leaves bearing creamy margins. This large, dashing holly makes an excellent hedge or specimen shrub to add structure and privacy to your garden. White, small flowers appear in Spring followed by brightly coloured organge-red winter berries which will stand out in startling contrast to its glossy, green foliage. Holly branches are often cut to add to Christmas decorations but remember that if you want the Ilex to show berries, to plant a male and female partner together.
Ideally this holly prefers full sun but will thrive nearly as well in part sun. Although it tolerates a wide range of environments and soil types, it prefers well drained, loamy soils. It is quite slow growing but will get quite large if left unpruned so prune it quite hard if you prefer them bushier.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
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Ilex 'Handsworth New Silver'
Ilex 'Handsworth New Silver'
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Product description
Ilex Auquifolium Handsworth New Silver is a dense, evergreen silver variegated shrub with purple young shoots and spiny, mid-green leaves bearing creamy margins. This large, dashing holly makes an excellent hedge or specimen shrub to add structure and privacy to your garden. White, small flowers appear in Spring followed by brightly coloured organge-red winter berries which will stand out in startling contrast to its glossy, green foliage. Holly branches are often cut to add to Christmas decorations but remember that if you want the Ilex to show berries, to plant a male and female partner together.
Ideally this holly prefers full sun but will thrive nearly as well in part sun. Although it tolerates a wide range of environments and soil types, it prefers well drained, loamy soils. It is quite slow growing but will get quite large if left unpruned so prune it quite hard if you prefer them bushier.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
For the best berry production, plant a male Ilex nearby to pollinate female plants.
How to Water
Water Ilex regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering. The soil should remain moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter.
How to Plant
Plant Ilex in well-draining, acidic soil in a location with partial to full sunlight. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball, place the plant at the same depth as it was in the pot, and backfill with soil. Water well after planting.
