Ilex aquifolium Argenteomarginata - Common Holly
Ilex aquifolium Argenteomarginata - Common Holly
Ilex aquifolium Argenteomarginata - Common Holly
Ilex aquifolium Argenteomarginata - Common Holly
Ilex aquifolium Argenteomarginata
European Holly, Common Holly, English Holly, Evergreen Holly
Beautiful young plant arrived with a small branch broken, but it doesn't matter compared to the main ones. I hope it will recover nicely once planted.
Jean-Philippe, 30/01/2020
Back-to-school special offer!
Get €10 off for every €50 you spend! And get up to €40 off on a single order.
How does it work?
1. Shop your favourites
Add your favourite plants to your basket. For every €50 you spend (excluding delivery charges, store credit and the plastic-free option), you’ll receive a €10 voucher.
€50 spent = €10 voucher
€100 spent = €20 voucher
€150 spent = €30 voucher
€200 spent = €40 voucher
2. Place your order
Once your basket reaches one of the spending thresholds, place your order. You can even choose your delivery date!
3. Receive your voucher
As soon as your order has been shipped, you’ll receive an email containing your personal voucher code and its value.
4. Use it on your next order
Your voucher is valid for 90 days from the date you receive it. It can be used once only, on a new order worth at least the value of the voucher, excluding delivery charges.
Please note: Vouchers can be combined with other offers, but cannot be split or refunded.
Home or relay delivery (depending on size and destination)
Important: You may be charged customs duties by your country’s customs authorities upon delivery.
Schedule delivery date,
and select date in basket
This plant carries a 24 months recovery warranty
More information
We guarantee the quality of our plants for a full growing cycle, and will replace at our expense any plant that fails to recover under normal climatic and planting conditions.
Does this plant fit my garden?
Set up your Plantfit profile →
Description
Ilex aquifolium Argenteomarginata is a compact and pyramidal shrub also known as the variegated holly due to its shiny green leaves edged in cream white.
Unmanaged, the variegated holly can grow into a small, slender tree reaching 8m (26 ft 2 in) in height with a spread of 3m. However, its growth is rather slow and it can fit well in small gardens with annual pruning. The leaves of Ilex aquifolium Argenteomarginata are evergreen, tough, and dentate, with edges adorned with 7-9 spiny teeth measuring up to 8cm (3.1 in) long and 4cm (1.6 in) wide. Ilex aquifolium Argenteomarginata produces discreet white flowers and becomes adorned with bright red berries carried by the female plants. These are highly decorative and appreciated by birds. The berries persist on the plant throughout winter. It is essential to have at least one male plant for pollination.
Highly hardy, the variegated holly is hardy down to -20°C and thrives in all regions. This plant prefers acidic and light soil and heavy soils are not well tolerated. Avoid placing it in areas that are exposed to strong winds, although it tolerates sea spray and pollution well.
The variegated holly is ideal for small gardens as it responds well to pruning. It is perfect for creating defensive and decorative hedges, can be grown in containers, and can even be trained as a standard. It can also be planted as a standalone specimen in the middle of a short grass meadow to enjoy its colours.
Ilex aquifolium Argenteomarginata - Common Holly in pictures
Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Ilex
aquifolium
Argenteomarginata
Aquifoliaceae
European Holly, Common Holly, English Holly, Evergreen Holly
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Ilex aquifolium 'Argenteomarginata' is a robust and hardy young plant that does not require any particular care. However, if the soil is rather dry, water during periods of high heat or drought. Mulch the base. You can prune it as a hedging plant in March before new growth starts to appear. Prune in June and September to maintain it as a specimen plant or topiary. Beware of attacks from holly fly, shoot miners, scale insects and sooty mold. Aphids can feast on the new shoots.
Planting period
Intended location
Care
Planting & care advice
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
, onOrder confirmed
Reply from on Promesse de fleurs
Recently viewed products
Haven't found what you were looking for?
Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
Shipping country and language
Your country of residence may be:
Your country of residence is:
For a better user experience on our website, you can select:
Your shipping country:
-
Austria
-
Belgium
-
Bosnia & Herzegovina
-
Bulgaria
-
Croatia
-
Cyprus
-
Czechia
-
Denmark
-
Estonia
-
Finland
-
France
-
Germany
-
Greece
-
Hungary
-
Iceland
-
Ireland
-
Italy
-
Latvia
-
Liechtenstein
-
Lithuania
-
Luxembourg
-
Malta
-
Netherlands
-
Poland
-
Portugal
-
Romania
-
Serbia
-
Slovakia
-
Slovenia
-
Spain
-
Sweden
-
Switzerland
Language:
-
French
-
English
-
Spanish
-
Italian
-
German
-
Portuguese
-
Dutch
-
Finnish
My Account
Hello
My wish lists
My cart
Log in / Register
Existing customer?
This form is protected by reCAPTCHA - the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
New customer?
Create an account to track your orders, access our customer service and, if you wish, make the most of our upcoming offers.