{"product_id":"ilex-aquifolium-variegata","title":"Ilex aquifolium 'Variegata'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eGeneral Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eIlex aquifolium ‘Variegata’\u003c\/em\u003e is a spectacular holly variety, recognized for its glossy, persistent, dark green foliage with creamy-yellow margins. The plant has a compact and elegant shape, with dense branching and characteristic leaves with slightly spiny edges. It is an extremely valuable shrub for its year-round structure and color, as well as for its decorative red fruits (if it is a female plant and has a male pollinator nearby).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe plant is delivered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with a height of 50 cm, well-rooted, in a 15-liter pot. Carefully packed for safe transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=DUNNM1K]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"DUNNM1K\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 – 4 m (can be maintained by pruning)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 – 2 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, densely branched from the base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, leathery, with slightly wavy and spiny margins, variegated (dark green with creamy-yellow margin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, whitish-yellow, blooming in spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy red berries (only on female plants, if a male pollinator is in the area)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun, partial shade; variegated foliage is more intense in good light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers fertile, well-drained soils; tolerates slightly acidic or neutral soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eFrost Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good – down to -20°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very resistant to urban pollution and cold winds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be pruned for shape or as a hedge; rarely affected by diseases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eUses in Landscaping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003eExcellent as a decorative solitary plant or structural plant in formal gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003eCan be pruned into cone, globe, or ornamental hedge shapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eIdeal for mixed borders, alignments, large pots, or as a backdrop for perennials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003eHigh value in winter landscapes due to persistent foliage and red fruits (on female plants)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003eAdditional Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eDecorative color all year round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003eVery durable and easy to maintain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003eCan be easily shaped for topiary forms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003eAttracts beneficial wildlife (birds – with fruits in winter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Biodiversitate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57592991482240,"sku":"bis7","price":370.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3619\/5456\/files\/ilex3_72bb182b-ccfd-426d-9ddd-b91fe4ca1d83.jpg?v=1773325147","url":"https:\/\/www.biodiversitate.com\/en\/products\/ilex-aquifolium-variegata","provider":"Biodiversitate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}