Product description
Ilex 'Lawsoniana' is a prized variety of holly, celebrated for its exceptionally beautiful and colourful foliage. Each leaf has a luminous, golden-yellow splash at its centre, surrounded by a margin of rich, glossy green. A particularly welcome feature is that the leaves are almost entirely spineless, making it much more garden-friendly than other hollies. As an evergreen, it provides this vibrant display all year round, and this well-established young shrub is ready to bring immediate interest to the garden upon planting.
This versatile shrub is perfect for a variety of situations in garden design. Planted as a standalone specimen, it creates a striking focal point, while its dense, bushy habit also makes it ideal for creating a bright, impenetrable, and colourful hedge. 'Lawsoniana' is a vigorous grower that will mature into a large shrub or small tree, but it responds very well to regular pruning, allowing its size and shape to be easily managed. For the best results, plant it in a sunny or partially shaded position in moist, well-drained soil.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Ilex 'Lawsoniana'
Ilex 'Lawsoniana'
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Product description
Ilex 'Lawsoniana' is a prized variety of holly, celebrated for its exceptionally beautiful and colourful foliage. Each leaf has a luminous, golden-yellow splash at its centre, surrounded by a margin of rich, glossy green. A particularly welcome feature is that the leaves are almost entirely spineless, making it much more garden-friendly than other hollies. As an evergreen, it provides this vibrant display all year round, and this well-established young shrub is ready to bring immediate interest to the garden upon planting.
This versatile shrub is perfect for a variety of situations in garden design. Planted as a standalone specimen, it creates a striking focal point, while its dense, bushy habit also makes it ideal for creating a bright, impenetrable, and colourful hedge. 'Lawsoniana' is a vigorous grower that will mature into a large shrub or small tree, but it responds very well to regular pruning, allowing its size and shape to be easily managed. For the best results, plant it in a sunny or partially shaded position in moist, well-drained soil.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
To get the most vibrant and stunning golden-yellow splash on the leaves of your Ilex, plant it in the sunniest position you have. While it tolerates shade, the famous variegation will be less pronounced and the foliage will appear much greener in a shadier spot.
How to Water
The Ilex is very low maintenance once established. Water well in the first year. Prune in late summer if you wish to maintain a specific size or shape. It responds very well to clipping if grown as a hedge.
How to Plant
For planting the Ilex, Dig a hole twice as wide as the 3L pot. Add organic matter (like compost) to the soil. Tease out the roots from the rootball, place the plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is level with the soil surface, backfill, firm in gently, and water thoroughly.
