Ilex Argentea Marginata 3L Potted Variegated Holly Shrub from B&Q

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Bring classic elegance and year-round structure to your outdoor space with Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'. This award-winning evergreen shrub is highly prized for its striking bicolour foliage, featuring dark green, spiny leaves edged with a crisp, creamy-white margin. In the spring, fresh growth often emerges with a delicate pinkish tint, providing a beautiful seasonal transition that brightens the garden. Beyond its ornamental value, this Holly serves as a vital sanctuary for garden birds, offering dense shelter and a reliable source of bright red berries during the winter months (when a male pollinator is nearby), making it a cornerstone for any wildlife-friendly garden design.Key FeaturesAward-Winning Variety: Recognised for its superior garden performance and stunning silver-margined foliage.Year-Round Interest: Evergreen habit provides permanent structure, colour, and natural privacy.Wildlife Friendly: Offers essential winter food (berries) and safe nesting sites for garden birds.Vibrant Variegation: Dark green leaves with creamy-white borders and pinkish new growth in spring.Versatile Habit: Ideal for specimen planting, formal hedging, or architectural patio containers.SpecificationsBotanical Name: Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'Common Name: Silver Variegated HollyPlant Type: Evergreen ShrubGrowth Habit: Upright, bushy, and denseLight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade (Variegation is most vibrant in sun)Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil; adaptable to most garden soilsMature Height: 3m - 5m (can be easily maintained at a smaller size with pruning)Mature Spread: 2m - 3mFlowering Period: May to June (Insignificant white flowers)Hardiness: Fully Hardy (H6)Watering Needs: Moderate; water regularly during the first growing season until established.