Ilex crenata ‘Blondie’ Bonsai – A Charming Evergreen with Golden Foliage
Ilex crenata ‘Blondie’ Bonsai is a unique and compact evergreen that offers a stunning green foliage emerges yellow throughout the year. This dwarf holly variety is known for its dense, fine-textured leaves and small, rounded form, making it an excellent choice for creating a bonsai masterpiece or as a decorative accent in small spaces. Its slow growth habit and ability to withstand pruning and shaping make it ideal for those looking to create intricate bonsai designs or simply add a touch of elegance to a garden or patio.
Why Grow Ilex crenata ‘Blondie’ Bonsai?
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Golden Foliage – green foliage emerges yellow throughout the year, adding warmth to the landscape.
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Compact, Dwarf Form – Perfect for bonsai cultivation, small containers, or ornamental garden accents.
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Hardy Evergreen – Retains its beauty and colour year-round, providing structure and visual interest.
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Easy to Maintain – A low-maintenance variety that thrives with minimal care and can be shaped into beautiful bonsai.
Where to Site Your Ilex crenata ‘Blondie’ Bonsai
This versatile evergreen thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It’s perfect for bonsai enthusiasts, small patios, and container gardening. It can also be placed in rock gardens or used as part of mixed borders where it can shine alongside other small shrubs, perennials, or groundcovers.
How to Grow and Care for Your Ilex crenata ‘Blondie’ Bonsai
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Soil – Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter.
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Light – Best in full sun to partial shade; can tolerate light shade, though the golden foliage may be less vibrant.
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Watering – Keep soil evenly moist, but ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging, especially in containers.
Maintenance:
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Pruning & Shaping – Regular pruning is essential for maintaining the compact shape and for bonsai cultivation. Shape in early spring before new growth begins.
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Winter Care – Protect from harsh winter winds and frost, especially if grown in containers, by moving indoors or providing shelter.
With its golden-yellow foliage, compact habit, and evergreen nature, Ilex crenata ‘Blondie’ Bonsai is a beautiful and easy-to-care-for plant. Whether used for bonsai artistry, container gardening, or as a small landscape accent, it offers year-round elegance and a unique touch of colour.
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.
