Overview
Ilex verticillata Magical Berry ('Kolmber') (f) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ilex, part of the Aquifoliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ilex verticillata Magical Berry ('Kolmber') (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 verticillata Magical Berry ('Kolmber') is a bushy, evergreen cultivar of the Ilex genus, which includes shrubs and trees known for their spiny leaves and small white flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for various garden settings including city, coastal, and wildlife gardens. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, making it a versatile choice for flower borders, beds, and garden edging.
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 verticillata Magical Berry ('Kolmber') (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 verticillata Magical Berry ('Kolmber') (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 verticillata Magical Berry ('Kolmber') (f)?
Ilex verticillata Magical Berry ('Kolmber') (f) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Ilex verticillata Magical Berry ('Kolmber') (f) need?
Ilex verticillata Magical Berry ('Kolmber') (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 verticillata Magical Berry ('Kolmber') (f) hardy in the UK?
Ilex verticillata Magical Berry ('Kolmber') (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 verticillata Magical Berry ('Kolmber') (f)?
Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn, Hardwood cuttings in January with bottom heat.
More in the Ilex genus
- Ilex aquifolium 'Lucifer' (f)
- 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
