A stunning evergreen holly prized for its beautifully variegated foliage. Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' features glossy, dark green leaves edged with creamy-white margins, creating year-round interest in the garden. This is a female cultivar and, when a compatible male pollinator is nearby, will produce an abundance of bright red berries from autumn through winter, providing a valuable food source for birds during the colder months.

This hardy evergreen shrub is incredibly versatile – equally suited to use as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, as a formal or informal hedge, or grown in a large container. Its dense, bushy habit also makes it an excellent choice for screening and shelter. The variegated leaves look particularly striking in winter when paired with the vivid red berries.

What's Included:

• 1 x Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' plant supplied in a 3 litre pot

Key Features:

• Eye-catching silver-variegated evergreen foliage


• Bright red berries in autumn and winter (female clone; male pollinator required for berry production)


• Hardy and low-maintenance once established


• Suitable for sun or partial shade


• Can be pruned and shaped to suit your garden


• Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Planting and Care:

Plant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. While tolerant of most soil types, avoid waterlogged conditions. Water regularly during the first growing season to help the roots establish. Pruning can be carried out in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and size. Variegation tends to be most vibrant when planted in a position that receives good light.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'


• Common Names: Silver-Margined Holly, Broad-Leaved Silver Holly, Variegated Holly


• Classification: Evergreen shrub / small tree


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: Up to 8–10 m × 4–5 m (can be maintained smaller with regular pruning)


• Growth Habit: Dense, Pyramidal to Broadly Conical Evergreen Shrub


• Perfect for: Hedging, Specimen Planting, Borders, Containers, Winter Interest, Screening


• Flowering Time: Late Spring to Early Summer (small white flowers)


• Berrying Season: Autumn to Winter (bright red berries; requires male pollinator)


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile; tolerates most soil types


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy


• Attracts: Birds, Bees & Garden Wildlife


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub


• Foliage: Glossy Dark Green Leaves with Creamy-White Margins


• RHS Award: Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Notes: This listing is for the Argentea Marginata variety, distinguished by its attractive silver-white leaf margins. As a female holly, a nearby male Ilex is recommended to ensure berry production.