{"product_id":"col-3l-ile-arg-marx1","title":"Ilex 'Argentea Marginata' — Silver Variegated Holly, Hardy Evergreen Shrub, 3L Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eIlex 'Argentea Marginata' — a hardy garden shrub with flowering late spring to early summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 3L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub \/ small tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 8–10 m × 4–5 m (can be maintained smaller with regular pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring to Early Summer (small white flowers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds, Bees \u0026amp; Garden Wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plant in a 3L pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stunning evergreen holly prized for its beautifully variegated foliage. Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' features glossy, dark green leaves edged with creamy-white margins, creating year-round interest in the garden. This is a female cultivar and, when a compatible male pollinator is nearby, will produce an abundance of bright red berries from autumn through winter, providing a valuable food source for birds during the colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hardy evergreen shrub is incredibly versatile – equally suited to use as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, as a formal or informal hedge, or grown in a large container. Its dense, bushy habit also makes it an excellent choice for screening and shelter. The variegated leaves look particularly striking in winter when paired with the vivid red berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy ours\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eIlex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 8–10 m × 4–5 m (can be maintained smaller with regular pruning)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense, Pyramidal to Broadly Conical Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, moderately fertile; tolerates most soil types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate Spring to Early Summer (small white flowers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirds, Bees \u0026amp; Garden Wildlife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHedging, Specimen Planting, Borders, Containers, Winter Interest, Screening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 8–10 m × 4–5 m (can be maintained smaller with regular pruning). Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContainer-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect flowers from late spring to early summer (small white flowers).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size pot does it arrive in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a single specimen in 3L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season 28","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57506669691263,"sku":"COL-3L-ILE-ARG-MARX1","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/7778\/0863\/files\/file_59d198ac-5c68-4c28-be01-3928e2ff5a71.png?v=1778621117","url":"https:\/\/www.season28.co.uk\/products\/col-3l-ile-arg-marx1","provider":"Season 28","version":"1.0","type":"link"}