Ilex crenata ‘Glorie’ – A Compact Evergreen with Elegant Glossy Foliage
Ilex crenata ‘Glorie’ is a dense, slow-growing evergreen shrub prized for its small, glossy green leaves and neat, compact habit. With its resemblance to box, this variety is an excellent alternative for formal hedging, topiary, and structural planting. Its tidy growth, year-round interest, and resistance to common boxwood diseases make it a fantastic choice for low-maintenance gardens..
Why Grow Ilex crenata ‘Glorie’?
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Compact, Bushy Growth – Naturally forms a neat, rounded shape, making it ideal for small gardens.
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Glossy, Deep Green Foliage – Provides year-round colour and structure in borders or pots.
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Boxwood Alternative – A great replacement for boxwood hedging with superior disease resistance.
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Versatile & Low Maintenance – Thrives in a variety of conditions and requires minimal upkeep.
Where to Site Your Ilex crenata ‘Glorie’
This versatile evergreen thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It’s ideal for low hedging, borders, topiary, foundation planting, and container displays. It pairs beautifully with lavender, ornamental grasses, and flowering perennials for a structured yet naturalistic look.
How to Grow and Care for Your Ilex crenata ‘Glorie’
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Soil – Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil.
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Light – Thrives in full sun to partial shade; can tolerate deeper shade but grows more slowly.
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Watering – Keep soil evenly moist, especially in the first year after planting. Once established, it is fairly drought-tolerant.
Maintenance:
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Pruning – Can be trimmed lightly in spring or summer to maintain its shape; responds well to topiary pruning.
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Mulching – Apply mulch in spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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Pest & Disease Resistance – Generally resistant to pests and diseases, unlike boxwood, which is susceptible to blight.
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Winter Hardiness – Fully hardy and maintains its glossy green colour throughout the year.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Ilex crenata ‘Glorie’ pairs beautifully with other evergreens, flowering perennials, and grasses. It works well alongside hydrangeas, roses, lavender, and ferns for contrasting textures and colours. It’s also a great structural element in formal gardens, cottage gardens, and contemporary landscapes.
With its neat growth habit, glossy foliage, and year-round appeal, Ilex crenata ‘Glorie’ is a superb choice for low hedging, topiary, or standalone planting. Whether shaping it into a formal hedge or using it as a container specimen, it provides elegance and structure with minimal effort.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
