Canary Island Holly. A handsome shrub with large, broad, glossy dark green foliage. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 1.6m. Flowers May to June. Fruits September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ilex perado ssp. platyphylla
A handsome shrub with large, broad, glossy dark green foliage
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Ilex |
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Species | perado |
Varietry | ssp. platyphylla |
Common Name | Canary Island Holly |
Flower Colour | cream |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 4m |
Family | Aquifoliaceae |
Spread | 1.6m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | red |
Fruits When | September |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide support |
Border | Specimen, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Remove crossing branches to help framework |
Pruning Time | Late winter, Early spring |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Leaf miners, Scale |
Maintenance | Mulch, Feed |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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