- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 2 Feet
- Mature Spread 2 Feet
- Growing Zones 6 - 9
Golden variegated foliage ensures the Touch of Gold™ Holly will brighten up a dark corner of your landscape or any area in need of some vibrant year-round color. Bright golden yellow leaves with flecks of green cover woody branches. This low-maintenance dwarf plant will be about 2 feet tall, making it a great filler in beds or visually breaking up different areas. The Ilex crenata 'Adorned' provides dependable color throughout the fall and winter.
This Holly plant is versatile and can be used as a low hedge in borders, foundation plantings, or rock gardens. This variety can easily live in containers for even more flexible uses. Like most other varieties of Holly, the Touch of Gold™ Holly is deer resistant and disease and pest resistant. This plant grows as a perennial in USDA zones 6 through 9.
Touch of Gold™ Holly Plant Care
Plant this shrub in full sun to part shade. This Holly needs 4 to 6 hours of sunlight during the warmer months to maintain the beautiful variegation in the foliage. Water several times a week during the first year to help the plant settle in. Once established, this plant will need water when the top few inches of soil are dry. The soil should promote draining and have a slightly acidic pH.
This plant naturally has a rounded appearance and does not require pruning. Trim away any overgrowth or damaged sections in the spring as needed before new growth appears. Feed Holly in the spring using a balanced fertilizer.
Touch of Gold™ Holly Plant Spacing
Once established, the Touch of Gold™ Holly will be 2 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Create a continuous hedge by spacing plants 3 feet apart. Plant this Holly 5 feet away from buildings and other plants if you want to maintain a more open look.
Touch of Gold™ Holly Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 2 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 4 Feet |
| Spacing: 4 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen, Variegated |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Yellow |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Fall Interest, Winter Interest, 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
| Common Name: Touch of Gold™ Holly |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Ilex crenata 'Adorned' |
- SKU:
- HOLLYTOG
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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