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This bushy evergreen shrub can be tightly clipped into almost any shape, so will make a really viable alternative to box (Buxus). This is particularly useful if your existing box plants have been affected by blight, which has become more widespread over the last few years. This Ilex has small (to 2cm long), slightly glossy green leaves, and may develop rounded black fruits in autumn. Tolerant of shade and urban pollution, this is a tough, long-lived and versatile plant.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soilRate of growth: slow to averageFlowering period: MayHardiness: fully hardyBall on a stemSold in a 15 litre pot.

Perfect for creating parterres and low hedges, this compact, bushy evergreen can be clipped into a variety of shapes, so it's also ideal for creating topiary. Easy to grow in a wide range of settings, it has an excellent resistance to diseases, so it makes an ideal alternative to Buxus.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soilRate of growth: slow to averageFlowering period: MayHardiness: fully hardySold in a 9cm pot.

A slow growing evergreen shrub that produces small, elliptic deep green and glossy leaves. Suitable for use on mixed borders, front gardens or for bonsai making. Suitable for pruning early Spring or by the end of July. Please note, this shrub comes in a 2 litre pot.

Unlike many Holly varieties, Ilex Verticillata loses its leaves during winter, exposing masses of bright red berries on it's stems.Throughout winter this shrub will provide a bright shock of colour when everything else has started to fade. Throughout spring and summer this variety has a dense habit and bright green leaves and is ideal for adding structure to beds and borders.Easy to grow and low maintenance. This variety has an eventual height of up to approximately 2 - 3mtr over time.Sold in a 5 litre pot.