Ilex Aquiifolium Dragon Lady Instant Screen 160/180

Name: Ilex Aquiifolium Dragon Lady Instant Screen 160/180
Brand: Grasslands Nursery
SKU: 168794
Price: 218.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

This is a very large chunky plant. It is not for the gardener with a bad back as they are very heavy to move. It has been clipped for a few years to make it fat all round and will make an instant screen at 160/180cm when planted at 70cm .

AGM Winner Full sun, Partial shade H6 (-20 to -15°C) 4-8m × 1.5-2.5m Evergreen White • Spring Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand South-facing, East-facing, West-facing Slow Growing Pot Grown

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RHS AGM Winner

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Hardiness

H6 (-20 to -15°C)

Mature size

4-8m tall × 1.5-2.5m wide

Foliage

Evergreen

Flowers

White • Spring

Soil

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Supplied as

Pot Grown

Growth rate

Slow Growing

Ilex × aquipernyi 'Dragon Lady' (Dragon Lady Holly)

A striking evergreen holly with a strong architectural presence, Ilex × aquipernyi 'Dragon Lady' is a female cultivar prized for its upright, pyramidal form and glossy, spiny foliage. It produces vibrant red berries in autumn and winter, provided a male holly is nearby for pollination.

Planting Advice

Dragon Lady holly thrives in moist but well-drained soil and prefers a position in full sun to partial shade. It tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and loam, and benefits from mulching to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Water well during dry spells, especially in the first few years after planting. A slow-release fertiliser in spring will support healthy growth.

Ecological Benefits

This cultivar offers excellent year-round shelter for birds and other wildlife. The bright red berries are a valuable winter food source for birds, while the dense evergreen foliage provides nesting cover and protection from the elements.

Historical and Cultural Uses

Hollies have long been associated with winter festivities in the UK, symbolising protection and vitality. While 'Dragon Lady' is a modern hybrid, it carries the traditional appeal of English holly with improved form and reliability, making it a popular choice for formal gardens, hedging, and topiary.

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