Silver Margined Holly Italian Plants (Ilex Aquifolium Argentea Marginata)

Silver Margined Holly Italian Plants Description

Silver Margined Holly is a beautifully variegated evergreen shrub, prized for its glossy, dark green leaves with striking silver white margins. This hardy, low maintenance plant adds year round interest to gardens, providing a touch of brightness during the winter months when other plants may look dull. It is ideal for planting in borders, hedging, or as a specimen plant, offering both aesthetic appeal and practical benefits.

Pruning Advice

Best Time to Prune: The best time to prune Silver Margined Holly is in late winter or early spring, just before new growth starts. This avoids cutting into fresh shoots and allows the plant to recover quickly as the growing season begins.

Shaping and Maintenance: Regular pruning helps maintain a tidy, compact shape and encourages denser growth. For hedging, prune to maintain a formal, neat appearance. If growing as a specimen plant, lightly trim to keep it looking well structured and prevent it from becoming too leggy.

Removal of Dead or Damaged Growth: Remove any dead, damaged, or diseased branches to improve its overall health and appearance. This will also improve airflow around the plant, reducing the risk of pests and disease.

Avoid Over Pruning: While this holly tolerates pruning, avoid excessive cutting, which can reduce its natural form and make it more susceptible to stress. Light, annual pruning is usually sufficient to maintain its shape.

Further Information

Year Round Interest: The glossy, variegated foliage provides continuous colour throughout the year, adding structure to the garden, especially in winter when many other plants are dormant.

Wildlife Friendly: In addition to its visual appeal, Silver Margined Holly produces small white flowers in spring, followed by bright red berries in autumn. These berries are a valuable food source for birds during the colder months.

Low Maintenance: This hardy shrub requires little care once established. It is tolerant of a variety of soil types and can adapt to both sun and partial shade, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of garden conditions.

Compact Size: It grows to a moderate size, typically reaching 2 to 4 metres (6.5 to 13 feet), but can be pruned to maintain a more compact size, making it suitable for smaller gardens or as part of a formal hedge.

Delivery & Returns

Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £9.98 charge.

* Tall Sized Boxes (Bare roots 1.2m & over) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £24.99 charge.

* Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £350 | or £82 charge.

* Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £1500 | or £450 charge.