{"title":"Plants for Winter Interest","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore plants chosen for evergreen structure, seasonal foliage, berries, flowers and winter colour. Choose for the soil, light and space in your garden, then check individual product details and current availability before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing plants for winter interest\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombine different features for a longer-lasting scheme. Consider mature size, drainage, exposure and the eventual position before choosing plants for beds, borders or containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability changes seasonally, across the collections and pages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"leucophyta-brownii-10-5cm","title":"Leucophyta brownii 10.5cm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn unmistakable talking point for any border or container, Leucophyta brownii forms a dense, rounded mound of wiry, tangled stems covered in fine white-grey down, giving the whole plant an almost metallic, silver-felted look. Tiny yellow-white button flowers appear in summer, but it's really grown for that striking, sculptural foliage, which holds its colour all year and pairs beautifully with vivid flower colours or other silver and grey-leaved plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNative to the coastlines of southern Australia, this compact evergreen shrub typically reaches 30-60cm in height and spread, forming a naturally neat dome without much need for pruning. It thrives in full sun and free-draining, even poor soil, and its origins make it superbly tolerant of wind, salt spray and drought once established — an excellent choice for an exposed coastal spot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58143706906998,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/images-2026-08-28T122027.639.jpg?v=1787916136"},{"product_id":"pernettya-mixed-10-5cm","title":"Pernettya Mixed 10.5cm","description":"","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58205929603446,"sku":"-","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/IMG_5509_1.jpg?v=1787395530"},{"product_id":"gaultheria-procumbens-big-berry-10cm","title":"Gaultheria procumbens 'Big Berry' 10cm pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA low, creeping evergreen prized for its glossy, dark green foliage and generous show of bright red berries that persist right through the winter months. 'Big Berry' has been selected for its larger-than-average fruit, making an even bolder display than the species against the neat, leathery leaves — crush one and you'll catch the plant's characteristic wintergreen scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpreading gently by underground rhizomes to form a dense, weed-suppressing mat, it reaches around 10-15cm in height with an eventual spread of 30-40cm, making it ideal groundcover for a shady border, woodland planting, or acid-soil container display. It prefers humus-rich, moist but well-drained, ericaceous (acidic) soil in partial shade, and is fully hardy, needing no winter protection. Small white, bell-shaped flowers appear in summer, followed by the berries that give the plant its winter appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58206085808502,"sku":"-","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/GALTHIABIGBRY-gaultheriaprocumbensbigberry-image2.webp?v=1787915814"},{"product_id":"hedera-helix-bont-13cm","title":"Hedera helix 'Bont' 13cm","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHedera helix 'Bont' is an attractive variegated ivy, prized for its crisp, cream-and-green marbled foliage carried on trailing, evergreen stems. With its naturally climbing and creeping habit, it's a wonderfully versatile plant – equally happy trailing elegantly from a hanging basket or shelf indoors, or climbing a wall, fence, or trellis outside in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCompact and mat-forming, this easy-care variety is ideal for brightening a shady spot, whether indoors or out, and its air-purifying qualities make it a popular choice for the home or office too. Its dense, textured foliage brings year-round interest with minimal fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFully hardy, Hedera 'Bont' is equally at home outdoors as it is as a houseplant. Grown outside, it thrives in sun to full shade, in any moist but well-drained soil, and makes excellent ground cover or a self-clinging climber for walls and fences. As an indoor plant, it does best in bright, indirect light but also tolerates lower light levels well – simply keep the compost lightly moist, allowing the surface to dry slightly between waterings, and trim back as needed to maintain a neat, bushy shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease note: as with all ivies, this plant is toxic if ingested and can cause skin irritation, so care should be taken around children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach Hedera helix 'Bont' has been carefully hand-selected to ensure it reaches you in excellent condition, ready to bring its variegated charm to your home or garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58456805867894,"sku":null,"price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/images-2026-08-14T142606.255.jpg?v=1786714244"},{"product_id":"hypericum-miracle-marvel-2ltr","title":"Hypericum Miracle Marvel 2ltr","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHypericum 'Miracle Marvel' – commonly known as St John's Wort – is a compact, semi-evergreen shrub that brings interest across three seasons. From June to September, masses of bright golden-yellow, cup-shaped flowers with prominent stamens cover the plant, followed by clusters of showy red berries that gradually mature to a rich mahogany-brown, providing lovely late-season colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eForming a neat, bushy, well-branched habit with dark green, rust-resistant foliage, this variety reaches a height and spread of around 80–100cm, making it a versatile choice for mixed borders, containers, or pollinator-friendly planting schemes. Its dense growth and long season of interest make it a reliable performer throughout the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHypericum 'Miracle Marvel' thrives in full sun to partial shade, tolerating most soil types and aspects, and is fully hardy once established. Low-maintenance and easy to grow, it also copes well with poor soil and periods of drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach Hypericum 'Miracle Marvel' has been carefully hand-selected to ensure it reaches you in excellent condition, ready to bring its cheerful colour to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58456833458550,"sku":"-","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/images-2026-08-14T143317.160.jpg?v=1786714431"},{"product_id":"hypericum-attraction-2ltr","title":"Hypericum Attraction 2ltr","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHypericum 'Miracle Attraction' – commonly known as St John's Wort – is a compact, rounded shrub bursting into life each spring with a flourish of dark green, ovate foliage that provides the perfect foil for its cheerful blooms. From June through to September, the plant is smothered in rich, golden-yellow, cup-shaped flowers with prominent central stamens, followed from August by glossy, cone-shaped berries in a vibrant crimson-red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVigorous yet neat in habit, this semi-evergreen variety reaches an ultimate height and spread of around 1m, making it equally at home in mixed borders or as a striking specimen in a large pot, so no garden is needed to enjoy it. Its long flowering season and colourful berries also make it a favourite with flower arrangers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHypericum 'Miracle Attraction' thrives in full sun to partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil, and is fully hardy once established. Its sunny flowers are irresistible to bees and other pollinators, guaranteeing months of colour and wildlife interest in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach Hypericum 'Miracle Attraction' has been carefully hand-selected to ensure it reaches you in excellent condition, ready to bring its cheerful colour to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58456833524086,"sku":"-","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/images-2026-08-14T143448.654.jpg?v=1786714522"},{"product_id":"hypericum-miracle-pistache-2ltr","title":"Hypericum Miracle Pistache 2ltr","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHypericum 'Miracle Pistache' – commonly known as St John's Wort – is a compact, rounded shrub valued for its long flowering season and unusual, decorative fruit. From early summer into autumn, star-shaped, golden-yellow flowers with prominent central stamens cover the plant, followed in September by clusters of large, showy berries in a distinctive pistachio-green, adding a striking twist to the usual red-berried varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eForming a neat, bushy habit with dark green, ovate foliage, this semi-evergreen variety reaches a height and spread of around 80cm–1m, making it ideal for the front of a border, or as a specimen in a patio pot or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHypericum 'Miracle Pistache' thrives in full sun to partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil, and is fully hardy once established. Reliable and low-maintenance, its long-lasting blooms are also a magnet for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach Hypericum 'Miracle Pistache' has been carefully hand-selected to ensure it reaches you in excellent condition, ready to bring its cheerful colour and unusual berries to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58456833556854,"sku":"-","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/images-2026-08-14T143654.203.jpg?v=1786714645"},{"product_id":"hypericum-miracle-blizz-2ltr","title":"Hypericum Miracle Blizz 2ltr","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHypericum 'Miracle Blizz' – commonly known as St John's Wort – is a compact, bushy shrub with a lovely twist: it bears both flowers and berries at the same time. Bright, cup-shaped golden-yellow flowers with prominent central stamens appear from early summer into autumn, set off beautifully by small, glossy dark green foliage, while creamy-white berries develop alongside the blooms, gradually turning black as they fully ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eForming a neat, rounded mound, this semi-evergreen variety reaches a height and spread of around 1m, making it a versatile choice for a sunny border or as a specimen in a container on the patio. Its long-lasting berried stems are also much prized by florists for cut flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHypericum 'Miracle Blizz' thrives in full sun to partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil, and is fully hardy once established. Easy to grow and reliably free-flowering, it's a firm favourite with bees and butterflies too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach Hypericum 'Miracle Blizz' has been carefully hand-selected to ensure it reaches you in excellent condition, ready to bring its charming flowers and berries to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58456833622390,"sku":"-","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/images-2026-08-14T143849.203.jpg?v=1786714777"},{"product_id":"cyclamen-xl-10-5cm","title":"Cyclamen XL 10.5cm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAdd instant colour to autumn and winter displays with Cyclamen Compact Mixed, a charming, free-flowering variety perfect for pots, hanging baskets and border edges. Its neat, compact habit produces an abundance of delicate, swept-back blooms in a vibrant mix of pinks, reds, purples and whites, held above attractively marbled, heart-shaped silver-green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFlowering reliably from autumn through to early spring, this cyclamen brings welcome colour when little else is in bloom, making it a garden centre favourite for seasonal containers and winter bedding schemes. Its compact size, typically reaching 10–15cm in height and spread, makes it especially versatile for small spaces, window boxes and mixed planters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest grown in a bright spot with some shelter from harsh weather, in free-draining, humus-rich compost. Keep the soil moist but never waterlogged, and avoid wetting the tuber itself to prevent rot. This variety thrives in cooler conditions, making it ideally suited to autumn and winter displays outdoors or in a cool conservatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHand-selected for strong flower colour and healthy, compact growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58511978725750,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/IMG_5503.jpg?v=1787392701"},{"product_id":"rhododendron-scarlet-wonder-13cm-pot","title":"Rhododendron Scarlet Wonder 13cm pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA dwarf rhododendron that punches well above its size, 'Scarlet Wonder' produces a vivid display of deep, glowing red, funnel-shaped flowers gathered into neat trusses in late spring. The blooms stand out beautifully against small, glossy, quilted-textured leaves that hold their good looks and rich green colour right through the year, giving the plant real presence even out of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis compact, low-growing evergreen typically reaches around 60cm in height, forming a dense, bushy mound that suits smaller borders, rockeries, or the front of a mixed shrub bed. It grows best in partial shade with some protection from strong midday sun, in moist, well-drained, acidic (ericaceous) soil — avoid heavy clay unless well improved with organic matter, and plant slightly proud of the soil surface to help guard against root rot. Fully hardy, it needs no winter protection once established, and rarely requires pruning to keep its neat habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58556756263286,"sku":"-","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/images-2026-08-28T124152.941.jpg?v=1787917348"},{"product_id":"rhododendron-shamrock-13cm-pot","title":"Rhododendron 'Shamrock' 15cm pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA charming small-leaved rhododendron with an unusual flower colour rarely seen in the genus, 'Shamrock' produces an abundance of trusses, each holding five to nine dainty, funnel-shaped blooms in pale yellow, delicately tinged with green and flecked with yellow spots inside. Flowering through early and mid-spring, the soft, almost lime-washed colouring gives a fresh, understated look quite different from the bolder pinks and purples of many rhododendrons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a compact, dwarf, spreading shrub, reaching around 75cm in height and spread, with small evergreen leaves that make a neat backdrop to the flowers and provide low, dense structure to a border year-round. It's an excellent choice for a smaller garden, rockery, or the front of a shrub bed. As with other rhododendrons, it prefers moist, well-drained, acidic (ericaceous) soil and grows best in partial shade with shelter from strong afternoon sun, though it will also tolerate more open positions in cooler spots. Fully hardy, it needs no winter protection once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58556756361590,"sku":"-","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/images-2026-08-28T123547.049.jpg?v=1787917047"},{"product_id":"rhododendron-dusty-miller-13cm-pot","title":"Rhododendron Dusty Miller 13cm pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA rhododendron with real character on both sides of the leaf, 'Dusty Miller' pairs dark, glossy green foliage with a striking silvery-white indumentum beneath — a soft, felted coating that catches the light and gives the underside of every leaf a frosted appearance. In late spring to early summer it comes into its own, with pale pink flowers flushed red that gradually fade to a soft cream, creating an attractive multi-toned display across the whole plant as the blooms age at different rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a small, compact evergreen shrub, reaching around 1m in height, making it a good fit for a smaller border or as part of a woodland-edge planting scheme where its indumentum can be appreciated up close. Like other rhododendrons, it prefers moist, well-drained, acidic (ericaceous) soil and grows best in partial shade with some shelter from harsh afternoon sun, though it will tolerate more open positions in cooler climates. Fully hardy, it needs no winter protection once established. Any pruning is best carried out just after flowering has finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58556757180790,"sku":"-","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/images-2026-08-28T122857.604.jpg?v=1787916622"},{"product_id":"rhododendron-ramapo-13cm-pot","title":"Rhododendron Ramapo 13cm pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA compact evergreen shrub that earns its keep twice over, Rhododendron 'Ramapo' opens a haze of small, funnel-shaped lavender-blue flowers in mid to late spring, held above neat, small blue-green leaves. Once the flowers fade, the foliage itself becomes the star, taking on rich plum-purple tones through the colder months for striking winter interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBred from Rhododendron carolinianum and R. minus, this dense, low-growing hybrid reaches around 60-90cm in height and spread, making it an excellent choice for smaller borders, rockeries, or the front of a mixed shrub bed where larger rhododendrons wouldn't fit. It grows well in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained, acidic (ericaceous) soil; it's not suited to heavy clay, so improve drainage with organic matter if needed, and avoid planting too deep. Fully hardy and untroubled by cold, it needs no winter protection once established. Light pruning, if wanted, is best done straight after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58556757213558,"sku":"-","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/images_-_2026-08-28T122722.118.jpg?v=1787916478"},{"product_id":"erica-arborea-alberts-gold-12cm-pot","title":"Erica arborea 'Albert's Gold' 12cm pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErica arborea 'Albert's Gold'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA vigorous, upright evergreen shrub grown chiefly for its glowing golden-yellow foliage, which stays bright through the year and is at its most vivid in winter and spring. Fine, needle-like leaves create a striking backdrop in the border, and occasionally, tall panicles of tiny, honey-scented white flowers appear in spring, though sparingly — the real draw here is the year-round colour rather than the blooms. An RHS Award of Garden Merit winner, and a superb choice for adding warmth to a mixed border or informal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eReliably hardy and happy in exposed or coastal positions, 'Albert's Gold' needs full sun and well-drained, acidic to neutral soil to thrive. It forms an upright, bushy shrub reaching 1.5–2.5m in height with a narrower 50cm–1m spread over 10–20 years, making it a useful vertical accent without taking up too much lateral space. Trim lightly in mid-spring to keep it neat and symmetrical, and avoid overwatering, as it dislikes sitting wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58607785083254,"sku":"-","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/images_6ac09e04-55e2-47d9-aafd-b5f7f48f86bd.jpg?v=1788709082"},{"product_id":"ilex-aquifolium-alaska-12ltr-pot","title":"Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska' 12Ltr pot","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIlex aquifolium 'Alaska' 12Ltr pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIlex aquifolium 'Alaska' – Holly 'Alaska' – 12 Litre Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFew plants capture the spirit of a British winter quite like holly, and 'Alaska' is one of the most dependable forms you can grow. Its glossy, deep green, spiny leaves provide rich colour and structure all year, while in autumn and winter the branches are studded with clusters of bright red berries. A female selection, 'Alaska' is prized for fruiting freely even while young, so there's no long wait for that festive display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt naturally forms a neat, narrowly conical shape, making it a handsome specimen for a lawn or border, a striking piece of topiary, or a dense, secure evergreen hedge that deters unwanted visitors. Fully hardy (RHS H6), it grows in chalk, clay, loam or sand of any pH, in moist but well-drained or free-draining soil, and is happy in full sun or partial shade. It copes with both exposed and sheltered positions, making it a reliable choice for coastal gardens, and its spring flowers are valued by pollinators while the berries provide winter food for birds. 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