Ilex altaclerensis Lawsoniana Half Standard - Variegated Holly Lollipop 120cm
Ilex altaclerensis Lawsoniana Half Standard - Variegated Holly Lollipop 120cm
Ilex × altaclerensis 'Lawsoniana' – Variegated Holly Half Standard
The Ilex × altaclerensis 'Lawsoniana' half standard is a spectacular architectural holly that brings year-round colour and elegance to your garden. Standing as a classic lollipop form, this premium specimen features stunning variegated foliage with golden-yellow centres and dark green margins, creating a bright, eye-catching display throughout the year.
Key Features & Benefits
- Elegant half standard form with clear stem and rounded crown
- Striking variegated foliage with golden-yellow and green colouration
- Evergreen structure provides year-round interest and colour
- Vigorous, hardy variety with excellent disease resistance
- Nearly spineless leaves make maintenance easier
- Perfect for formal gardens, topiary displays, and container planting
- Ideal as a focal point or paired for entranceways
- Brightens shaded areas with its golden foliage
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. 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 rounded crown. Remove any all-green reverted shoots promptly to preserve the variegation. Stake securely if planted in the ground.
Size & Specification
Supplied as a half standard lollipop at approximately 120cm overall height including pot. Clear stem with a rounded variegated crown. Nearly spineless leaves. Vigorous and hardy. Fully hardy throughout the UK. Fully evergreen.
Delivery & Dispatch
Dispatched via specialist courier in protective packaging. At 120cm overall height, plants may be dispatched on a pallet. You will receive a dispatch notification with tracking details. Please ensure someone is available to receive the delivery and that there is suitable access.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Ilex altaclerensis produces small white flowers in spring which attract bees and other pollinators. The dense evergreen crown provides shelter and nesting cover for garden birds. Tolerant of coastal and urban conditions, making it a good choice for wildlife-friendly planting in challenging environments.