Ilex aquifolium Argentea Marginata Half Standard - Variegated Holly 120cm
Ilex aquifolium Argentea Marginata Half Standard - Variegated Holly 120cm
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' – Variegated Holly Half Standard
The Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' half standard is a magnificent architectural holly that brings year-round elegance and striking colour to your garden. Standing 120cm tall with a classic lollipop form, this premium specimen features beautiful glossy green leaves with distinctive silvery-white margins, creating a stunning variegated effect.
Key Features & Benefits
- Elegant half standard form with clear stem and rounded crown
- Striking variegated foliage with silvery-white leaf margins
- Evergreen structure provides year-round interest and colour
- Produces bright red berries in autumn and winter (female variety)
- Excellent frost hardiness and disease resistance
- Perfect for formal gardens, topiary displays, and container planting
- Ideal as a focal point or paired for entranceways
Planting & Care
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the first growing season. Hardy and tolerant of coastal exposure and urban pollution. Trim lightly in late summer to maintain shape. Remove any all-green shoots promptly to preserve the variegation.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Full sun enhances the silvery variegation. Tolerates most soil types including clay. Excellent in large containers with quality loam-based compost, or planted in formal borders. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Water regularly during the first growing season. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Trim lightly in late summer to maintain the lollipop shape. Remove any plain green reverted shoots promptly to preserve the variegation. Stake securely if planted in the ground. Holly is dioecious — this female variety produces berries when a male pollinator is nearby.
Size & Specification
Supplied at approximately 120cm overall height including pot. Half standard lollipop form with a clear stem and rounded variegated crown. Silvery-white leaf margins. Female variety — produces red berries when a male pollinator is present. Slow to moderate growth rate. Fully hardy. Fully evergreen.
Delivery & Dispatch
Dispatched within 3–5 working days via overnight courier in protective packaging. Plants are carefully packaged to protect the shape and foliage during transit. Please ensure someone is available to receive the delivery.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
A native species with excellent wildlife value. Small white flowers in spring attract bees and other pollinators. Bright red berries in autumn and winter provide a critical food source for thrushes, blackbirds, redwings, and fieldfares. The dense, spiny evergreen crown provides excellent shelter and nesting cover for garden birds.