Overview
Ilex aquifolium 'Lucifer' (f) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ilex, part of the Aquifoliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ilex aquifolium 'Lucifer' (f) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and garden edging.
About
Ilex aquifolium 'Lucifer' is an evergreen shrub cultivar of the Ilex genus, known for its bushy habit. Like other hollies, it features spiny-textured leaves and produces small white flowers in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to a variety of soil types, including loam and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Lucifer' is suitable for various garden settings such as city gardens, coastal areas, and wildlife-friendly spaces.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ilex
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Ilex aquifolium 'Lucifer' (f) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ilex aquifolium 'Lucifer' (f)
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn, Hardwood cuttings in January with bottom heat
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects, Holly leaf miner, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Holly leaf blight, Phytophthora root rot, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ilex aquifolium 'Lucifer' (f)?
Ilex aquifolium 'Lucifer' (f) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Ilex aquifolium 'Lucifer' (f) need?
Ilex aquifolium 'Lucifer' (f) grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Ilex aquifolium 'Lucifer' (f) hardy in the UK?
Ilex aquifolium 'Lucifer' (f) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Ilex aquifolium 'Lucifer' (f)?
Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn, Hardwood cuttings in January with bottom heat.
More in the Ilex genus
- Ilex canariensis
- Ilex ciliospinosa
- Ilex crenata 'Bennett's Compact' (m)
- Ilex crenata 'Chato'
- Ilex crenata 'David Ellis'
- Ilex crenata 'Howard's Compact' (m)
- Ilex integra
- Ilex macrocarpa
