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Red Beauty' Holly 6/7' h B&B

Red Beauty' Holly 6/7' h B&B

$1,117.80 USD
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Ilex 'Red Beauty' - Plant Catalog

Ilex 'Red Beauty'

Description

Ilex 'Red Beauty', commonly known as 'Red Beauty' Holly, is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its vibrant red berries and glossy green foliage. This plant is a favorite for adding year-round interest to gardens and landscapes.

Suggested Uses

'Red Beauty' Holly is ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, and mixed borders. Its berries provide winter interest and attract birds, making it a great choice for wildlife gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex 'Red Beauty'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Red Beauty' Holly
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 6-10 feet tall, 4-6 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 6-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts birds
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Berries are toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Rhododendrons

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing plants 4-6 feet apart
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to shape and remove dead branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent leaf scorch
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