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ILEX aquifolium 'Ferox-Argentea'
Commonly known as Silver hedgehog-holly
Male, creamy-white leaf margins on convoluted and puckered leaves with large spines
£15.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £14.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Not a reliable pollinator. -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, leaf miners. -
Place of origin
Western and southern Europe, northern Africa, western Asia. -
EvergreenLeaves 3-4cm (to 1½in) long.
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Fully hardy
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Silver variegated
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if given some protection from direct sea-winds
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Tall ShrubSlow-growing. Purple young shoots. Small, cream-coloured flowers
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
4m (13ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterWoodland garden
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, humus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Ilex - Growing Guide
