The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Ilex 'Rock Garden' is in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
holly
Ilex 'Rock Garden'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Greenish-white Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
green,red,yellow,orange Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Holly (Ilex 'Rock Garden') should be watered once a week or as needed. Check the soil's dryness by sticking your finger into the soil, and water only if the top 2 inches beneath the surface are dry. Give the holly about an inch of water each time. To prevent excessive water, use a soaker hose or drip irrigation system. Water in the morning to reduce the risk of mildew. During extremely hot weather, you may need to water the holly twice a week. During colder months, you should reduce the amount of water to every few weeks or when needed.
sunlight
Holly (Ilex 'Rock Garden') plants prefer to receive full sun for best growth. It typically requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day during ideal growing conditions. It will tolerate partial shade, but the more sunlight received will produce healthier leaves and more flowers. Plant your holly in an area that receives sun in the morning, and the sun will be at its best due to its angle of sunlight. If planted where it receives afternoon sun, the plant should benefit from some shade during the hottest part of the day.
pruning
Holly (Ilex 'Rock Garden') should be pruned twice a year; once in the winter and again in the summer. For winter pruning, take off any dead, diseased, or crossing branches in late winter or early spring and cut back any overly long stems. For summer pruning, you can lightly trim the plant by cutting back some of the new growth to thicken the foliage and promote branching. Be sure to use sanitized pruning tools and practice proper pruning techniques (dipping the pruning tool in rubbing alcohol before and after each cut).
Season
Ilex 'Rock Garden' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Ilex 'Rock Garden' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Ilex 'Rock Garden' is in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.