By Direct Plants
Our Mixed Ilex Holly Evergreen Shrub Collection is ideal for gardeners seeking year-round structure, rich foliage colour, and dependable garden presence. Supplied in extra-large 3 litre pots, these well-established shrubs have strong, healthy root systems, ensuring reliable establishment and excellent performance in the garden from the outset.
Ilex, commonly known as Holly, are valued for their evergreen decorative foliage, which provides colour, texture, and interest throughout the year. Modern Ilex varieties offer a wonderful array of leaf shapes, textures, and variegated colour combinations, making them a versatile choice for both traditional and contemporary gardens. Their dense growth habit makes them particularly effective for borders, mixed shrub planting, and feature containers.
This collection includes six different Ilex varieties, randomly selected from our exclusive high-quality range. Each plant is chosen for its foliage colour, form, and garden performance. While the exact varieties may vary, we will always ensure you receive six distinct plants, creating a visually rich and balanced display with contrasting tones and textures.
Supplied in extra-large 3 litre pots, these established Ilex shrubs are ready to plant straight away into borders, raised beds, or large containers, providing immediate structure and long-lasting appeal.
Ilex thrive in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained, fertile soil. They are well suited to planting in borders, hedging, raised beds, or substantial containers and are tolerant of a wide range of garden conditions once established.
Water well after planting and during dry periods in the first growing season. Once established, Ilex are low maintenance and require minimal attention.
Light pruning can be carried out in late spring or summer if required to maintain shape. Remove any damaged or crossing branches to keep plants healthy and well formed.
Extra-large Ilex plants of this size typically carry a premium individual retail price. This 6-plant mixed collection offers excellent value, making it an ideal choice for gardeners looking to create a considered, high-quality evergreen planting scheme without the cost of sourcing mature plants individually.
A perfect solution for those who value lasting structure, decorative foliage, and year-round garden interest.
Extra-large, established shrubs in 3 litre pots
Strong root systems for faster establishment
Evergreen foliage for year-round interest
Six different varieties in every collection
A wide mix of colours, variegation, and textures
Suitable for both modern and traditional gardens
Pair this Ilex collection with one of our other Direct Plants mixed shrub or evergreen selections to create a garden with depth, structure, and visual interest in every season.
We offer hundreds of carefully grown plants and shrubs, selected for quality, reliability, and long-term garden performance.
Varieties are subject to availability. Plants are randomly selected from our exclusive Ilex range. You will always receive 6 different varieties.
