| Ilex 'Rock Garden' |
USDA Zone: 6-9 |
Rock Garden Holly is an excellent evergreen groundcover and rock garden selection; bright red berries are somewhat sparse; requires male pollinator for fruit; does best in evenly moist, acidic soils.
Rock Garden Holly is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. It features an abundance of magnificent red berries in early fall. It has attractive forest green foliage edged in light green. The small spiny oval leaves are highly ornamental and remain forest green throughout the winter.
Rock Garden Holly is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- Border Edging
- Groundcover
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
- Container Planting
Dwarf 1-2″/year
Common Name: Holly, Dwarf Holly
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| More About Rock Garden Holly |
| Height: 1-2 ft |
Spread: 1-2 ft |
Flower Colour: Grown for Foliage |
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Rock Garden Holly does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is particular about its soil conditions, with a strong preference for rich, acidic soils. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations. Dwarf Pagoda Japanese Holly makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing the canvas against which the thriller plants stand out. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
