Ilex x meserveae Golden Girl ('Mesgolg') (f) — Bushy

Overview

Ilex x meserveae Golden Girl ('Mesgolg') (f) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ilex, part of the Aquifoliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ilex x meserveae Golden Girl ('Mesgolg') (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 x meserveae Golden Girl ('Mesgolg') 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 fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels, preferring full sun or partial shade. Suitable for various garden settings including city, coastal, and wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings.

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 x meserveae Golden Girl ('Mesgolg') (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 x meserveae Golden Girl ('Mesgolg') (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 x meserveae Golden Girl ('Mesgolg') (f)?

Ilex x meserveae Golden Girl ('Mesgolg') (f) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Ilex x meserveae Golden Girl ('Mesgolg') (f) need?

Ilex x meserveae Golden Girl ('Mesgolg') (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 x meserveae Golden Girl ('Mesgolg') (f) hardy in the UK?

Ilex x meserveae Golden Girl ('Mesgolg') (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 x meserveae Golden Girl ('Mesgolg') (f)?

Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn, Hardwood cuttings in January with bottom heat.

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