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.

Ilex Argentea Marginata 3 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Slow Growing White Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.