Mr. Poppins® Winterberry Holly - Holiday

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

3-4 Feet

Mature Spread

3-4 Feet

Growing Zones

3 to 9

• USDA Hardiness Zones 3 - 9
• Height 3 - 4 Feet Tall
• Spread 3 - 5 Feet Wide

Mr. Poppins® Winterberry Holly is the perfect partner for female winterberry varieties, delivering crucial pollination in a compact, three-to-four-foot stature. Known botanically as Ilex verticillata ‘FARROWMRP,’ it offers glossy green foliage and small white flowers that appear in spring. Its tidy form makes it easy to tuck into tight spaces, rain gardens, or container displays. This low-maintenance shrub outperforms other hollies when it comes to adaptability, handling wet soil and cold climates with ease.

A live holly provides a refreshing alternative to synthetic holiday décor, bringing genuine greenery into your home and minimizing seasonal waste. Its easygoing nature makes it an appealing gift that transitions outdoors once the weather warms, rather than ending up discarded. The understated male shrub also supports a healthy ecosystem by enabling fruit set on nearby female winterberries. Pair it with festive ornaments or let its subtle charm speak for itself among other winter decorations.

Holiday Mr. Poppins® Winterberry Holly Care

Position this holly in a bright spot out of direct heat sources and keep the soil slightly damp during its indoor stay. Occasional misting can help maintain comfortable humidity levels around the leaves. Providing moderate light and stable temperatures promotes steady growth until spring arrives.

When outdoor conditions improve, gradually place your Mr. Poppins® in a sunny to partly shaded garden bed with moist, acidic soil. Dig a hole wide enough for the root ball, ensure the crown sits at ground level, and water thoroughly. Plant it within 50 feet of female winterberries like Berry Poppins®, so pollination can occur and produce showy red berries on the female plants. With consistent watering in its first year, Mr. Poppins® will establish well and serve as an indispensable pollinator for future seasons.