Holly care guide
Ilex aquifolium
💧
7d
Water
🌿
60d
Feed
📏
200-600cm
Height
🌡️
H6
Hardy
About Holly
The classic British evergreen — glossy spiny leaves and, on female plants, the scarlet berries of midwinter. Brilliant for hedging, wildlife and Christmas greenery.
Outdoor garden plant. Winter Interest. Typically flowers around May, Jun.
How to care for Holly
💧 Watering
Water young plants; established hollies are tough and drought-tolerant.
🌿 Feeding
A spring mulch is plenty; very low maintenance.
☀️ Light
Full sunPartial shadeFull shade
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