{"product_id":"col-3l-ile-arg-marx1","title":"1 Ilex Argentea Marginata Silver Variegated Holly Plant, Hardy Evergreen Shrub, 3 Litre Root Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stunning evergreen holly prized for its beautifully variegated foliage. Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' features glossy, dark green leaves edged with creamy-white margins, creating year-round interest in the garden. This is a female cultivar and, when a compatible male pollinator is nearby, will produce an abundance of bright red berries from autumn through winter, providing a valuable food source for birds during the colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hardy evergreen shrub is incredibly versatile – equally suited to use as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, as a formal or informal hedge, or grown in a large container. Its dense, bushy habit also makes it an excellent choice for screening and shelter. The variegated leaves look particularly striking in winter when paired with the vivid red berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' plant supplied in a 3 litre pot\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye-catching silver-variegated evergreen foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eBright red berries in autumn and winter (female clone; male pollinator required for berry production)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHardy and low-maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuitable for sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCan be pruned and shaped to suit your garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHolds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. While tolerant of most soil types, avoid waterlogged conditions. Water regularly during the first growing season to help the roots establish. Pruning can be carried out in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and size. Variegation tends to be most vibrant when planted in a position that receives good light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-Margined Holly, Broad-Leaved Silver Holly, Variegated Holly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub \/ small tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 8–10 m × 4–5 m (can be maintained smaller with regular pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, Pyramidal to Broadly Conical Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hedging, Specimen Planting, Borders, Containers, Winter Interest, Screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring to Early Summer (small white flowers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBerrying Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn to Winter (bright red berries; requires male pollinator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, moderately fertile; tolerates most soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds, Bees \u0026amp; Garden Wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy Dark Green Leaves with Creamy-White Margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award:\u003c\/strong\u003e Award of Garden Merit (AGM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Argentea Marginata variety, distinguished by its attractive silver-white leaf margins. 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