Ilex 'Little Rascal'

Hardy Shrub

£29.99

Adds formality to doorways and entrances

Superb alternative to Box

Hardy reliable and easy to prune

Excellent male clone for pollinating female

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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (Height 20cm+)

£29.99

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Bring a finishing touch to porches and doorways with the stately form of Ilex ‘Little Rascal’ standard. This Japanese Holly cuts a striking figure, supplied as a standard shrub, with a neat head of foliage above a clear stem. With small, dark, evergreen foliage, this hardy shrub makes a superb alternative to Box topiary. It can be clipped in the same way, but unlike Box, it is far less prone to pests and diseases. In May, this male clone bears small, inconspicuous flowers that will readily pollinate other female, berrying holly shrubs. Perfect for containers or planted directly into the soil, to bring a formal feel to your garden. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20").
Supplied as a 2 year old plant in a 1.5 litre pot. Average overall height 60cm (24"), head of foliage approx 30cm (12").

Plant Size Height Up to 60cm (24in)
Spread Up to 50cm (20in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For hedgeslow maintenance gardenwoodland garden

Position In full sun

Flowering Months

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Codes
2 x 1.5 Litre Potted Plants (2 Year Old Standard) (KB3739)
1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (Height 20cm+) (KC8406)

When growing Holly in patio containers, use a soil based compost such as John Innes No. 3. Repot at its original soil level and firm well into the new container. Water well and position in full sun or semi shade. Alternatively, plant Holly standards directly into borders in any moist, free draining soil.

Feed and water container-grown plants regularly. As plants increase in size they will require repotting into increasingly larger pots. In autumn, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost to the base of border grown plants. Avoid mounding mulch up around the stem as this may cause it to rot.

Caution: Harmful if eaten.

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