Ilex crenata 'Jenny' (PBR)
Ilex crenata
- 2 litre pot | 18cm ball
- £44.99
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: slow to average
- Flowering period: May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This compact, evergreen shrub features small, glossy, dark green leaves and is perfect for topiary or low-maintenance hedging. With its dense growth and fine foliage, it provides an excellent alternative to traditional boxwood, ideal for formal borders or intricate shapes. Ilex crenata 'Jenny' thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil and performs well in both sun and partial shade.
Hardy and tolerant of urban environments and pots, provided it does not dry out, it requires minimal care, needing only occasional clipping to maintain its neat, structured appearance, making it a versatile choice for year-round greenery in the garden.
Hardy and tolerant of urban environments and pots, provided it does not dry out, it requires minimal care, needing only occasional clipping to maintain its neat, structured appearance, making it a versatile choice for year-round greenery in the garden.
Choose a spot with well-drained, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole slightly wider than the root ball and mix in plenty of organic matter to improve moisture retention and nutrient availability.
If planting as a hedge, space your plants about 20-30cm (8-12in) apart to allow for good air circulation and proper shaping, and to ensure good soil conatct around each plant. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the roots.
Plants grown as free-standing specimens require minimal pruning - remove diseased or misplaced branches in spring. Trim plants grown as formal hedges in late summer.
After pruning, apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
If planting as a hedge, space your plants about 20-30cm (8-12in) apart to allow for good air circulation and proper shaping, and to ensure good soil conatct around each plant. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the roots.
Plants grown as free-standing specimens require minimal pruning - remove diseased or misplaced branches in spring. Trim plants grown as formal hedges in late summer.
After pruning, apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
- Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
Goes well with
Terracotta ruffle vase with glazed interior
Ø19 × H25cm
£25.19
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