Ilex Argentea Marginata 3 Litre Pot

Ilex aquifolium ‘Argentea Marginata’ – Year-Round Colour & Winter Interest (3 Litre Pot)

Ilex aquifolium ‘Argentea Marginata’ is a beautifully variegated English holly with striking cream-edged, glossy green foliage that provides colour and structure throughout the year. Supplied in a 3 litre pot, this slow-growing evergreen shrub or small tree is ideal for brightening mixed borders, hedging, or adding seasonal interest to wildlife-friendly gardens. In autumn and winter, female plants (when pollinated) produce vibrant red berries that are highly attractive to birds.

Its naturally upright, dense habit and colourful foliage make it an excellent choice for year-round appeal in formal or informal settings. Easy to grow, drought-tolerant once established, and fully hardy across the UK.

Key Features

• Foliage: Spiny, dark green leaves with creamy-white margins

• Ultimate Height: Greater than 12m.
• Ultimate Spread: 4 - 8m

• Berries: Bright red berries on female plants in autumn and winter

• Habit: Upright, bushy form that responds well to pruning

• Evergreen: Year-round interest, structure, and colour

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ – for vivid red winter stems beneath holly’s evergreen foliage

• Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’ – adds rich colour and contrast at the base

• Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ – softens the spiny texture with large, creamy flowers

• Box (Buxus sempervirens) – for formal edging or low structure

• Sarcococca confusa – for early winter fragrance and glossy foliage pairing

Ideal For

• Mixed borders and winter-themed planting

• Wildlife gardens and berry-rich displays

• Informal hedges or evergreen structure

• Front gardens and urban planting

Growing Conditions

• Position: Sun or partial shade

• Soil: Any well-drained soil

• Hardiness: Fully hardy

• Maintenance: Prune lightly in spring to shape or limit size

Why Choose Ilex ‘Argentea Marginata’ (3L Pot)?

• Year-round foliage interest with winter berries
• Supports birds and pollinators
• Low-maintenance and versatile
• Pairs well with seasonal and structural plants

Ilex ‘Argentea Marginata’ brings reliable structure, seasonal colour, and wildlife value to gardens of all styles, working beautifully in both classic and contemporary planting schemes.