Ilex Aquifolium Argentea Marginata 130 cm - 45 Litre 3/4 Standard

Ilex Aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' – A Stunning Variegated Holly

Ilex Aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata', commonly known as Silver-Margined Holly, is a striking, evergreen tree or shrub that adds year-round beauty and structure to any garden. This elegant variety of the classic English holly is prized for its distinctive variegated foliage, featuring dark green leaves edged with a bright, silvery-cream margin. The glossy, spiny leaves create a stunning contrast, making this an eye-catching choice for hedging, specimen planting, or mixed borders.

Why Choose Ilex Aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'?

• Year-Round Interest – With its evergreen foliage, this holly variety provides structure, texture, and color throughout the seasons, ensuring your garden remains vibrant even in winter.
• Striking Variegated Foliage – The deep green leaves with silver-white margins create a striking contrast, bringing brightness and depth to shady areas.
• Winter Berries – Female plants produce an abundance of bright red berries in autumn and winter when pollinated by a male holly, providing an essential food source for birds and adding festive color to the garden.
• Wildlife Friendly – The dense, spiky foliage offers valuable shelter and nesting sites for birds, while the flowers attract pollinators such as bees.
• Versatile & Hardy – Ilex Aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' is highly adaptable, thriving in a variety of conditions, from full sun to partial shade, and in different soil types.

Growing & Care Guide

Position & Soil

• Grows well in full sun or partial shade.
• Prefers well-drained soil but is tolerant of most soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils.
• Thrives in both acidic and alkaline soils.

Watering & Maintenance

• Once established, this holly is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering, except in prolonged dry spells.
• Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage dense growth. It can be trimmed into hedging or left to grow naturally into a small tree.
• As a slow-growing plant, it requires little maintenance beyond occasional pruning.

Size & Growth Rate

• Typically grows to a height of 4-8m (13-26ft) with a spread of 3-5m (10-16ft) over time.
• Growth rate is slow to moderate, making it an ideal long-term addition to the landscape.

Best Uses in the Garden

• Specimen Tree – Ideal as a striking focal point due to its elegant variegated foliage.
• Formal & Informal Hedges – Can be trimmed to form a dense, attractive hedge for privacy and wind protection.
• Wildlife Garden – Provides shelter, nesting sites, and winter food for birds and pollinators.
• Coastal & Urban Gardens – Tolerant of salt spray and pollution, making it suitable for exposed locations.

Ilex Aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' is a classic and timeless plant that enhances any garden with its beauty and practicality. Whether used for structure, hedging, or wildlife support, this variegated holly is a resilient and stunning choice that offers year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Ilex Aquifolium Argentea Marginata 130 cm - 45 Litre 3/4 Standard Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Slow Growing Pink Evergreen

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.