Ilex aquipernyi 'Dragon Lady' - 60-80 CM RB

Description
The Holly 'Dragon Lady' (Ilex x aquipernyi) is a slender, large shrub with decorative, red, round fruits. These are small. It produces white flowers in May. The Holly 'Dragon Lady' also has egg-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4.5 metres and is around 1.8 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ilex x aquipernyi 'Meschick'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Holly 'Dragon Lady' are glossy, dark green, ovate, toothed.

Frost hardiness
The Holly 'Dragon Lady' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Holly 'Dragon Lady' is a slender-growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3.5 - 4.5 m and is approx. 1.2 - 1.8 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers appear in May.

Fruit
The red, round fruits of Ilex x aquipernyi 'Dragon Lady' are particularly decorative. These appear from October and are small.

Use
Ornamental shrub, park, bird food plant, small/front garden