Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'
- Height: 15mSpread: 4m
- Attractive to wildlife
- Autumn colour
Flower colour:
White
Foliage colour:
Green
Variegation
Position
Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade |
Aspect: South facing, west facing |
Position in border: Back, middle |
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy |
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Sow | yes | yes | ||||||||||
Plant | yes | yes | yes | yes | ||||||||
Flowers | yes | yes | ||||||||||
Fruits | yes | yes | yes | yes | ||||||||
Take cuttings | yes | yes | ||||||||||
Prune | yes | |||||||||||
Collect seeds | yes | yes | yes |
Ilex ‘Argentea marginata’ and wildlife
Ilex ‘Argentea marginata’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat, has seeds for birds and makes a good wildlife hedge.
Is Ilex ‘Argentea marginata’ poisonous?
Ilex ‘Argentea marginata’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested.
Toxic to:
No reported toxicity to: