Ilex altaclerensis 'Golden King' - 3L Pot

Ilex altaclerensis 'Golden King'

A compact evergreen shrub forming a pleasing garden specimen to around 2m, with golden-toned glossy spined leaves and small golden flowers followed by berries on female plants, ideal for hedging, topiary and winter structure.

Evergreen

£24.99

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Attracts Wildlife

Birds Hedgehogs

Ideal For

Borders Containers Patio Woodland Screening

Plant Description

Ilex altaclerensis 'Golden King' is a reliable herbaceous perennial and green evergreen foliage. This Holly is an excellent choice for borders, containers, woodland-style planting, patio pots and screening, where it brings colour, texture and seasonal interest. It performs best in sun or partial shade and rewards the right position with reliable garden performance.

Ilex altaclerensis 'Golden King' is low-maintenance once established and suits a wide range of garden styles, from traditional borders to more contemporary planting combinations. Reaching around 4m at maturity, it is best planted towards the back of a border, in pots and containers and as a specimen plant with sun or partial shade. Its evergreen foliage ensures year-round presence in the garden. It is suitable for outdoor growing in most UK gardens. It performs best in clay or loam soils that remain well drained. It can also be a useful plant for birds and hedgehogs.

Supplied in a 3L pot, this size offers a practical starting point for planting out, patio displays or growing on at home.

Planting & Aftercare

Choose a pot with drainage holes slightly larger than the nursery pot. Use well-draining potting mix. Place the plant at the same depth it was in the original pot. Water thoroughly after planting.

Water when the top 2-3cm of soil feels dry. In spring and summer, this is typically once a week. Reduce watering in autumn and winter. Always check the soil before watering to avoid overwatering.

Overwatering is the most common issue. Avoid placing in direct sunlight which can scorch leaves. Don't repot too frequently - most plants prefer to be slightly root-bound. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.

Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth naturally slows.

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