{"product_id":"ilex-largo","title":"Ilex ‘Largo’","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eIlex ‘Largo’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLargo Holly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA versatile evergreen holly with dense, dark green, oval-shaped foliage and an upright, bushy growth habit. Unlike traditional hollies, ‘Largo’ has smooth-edged leaves without the familiar spiny margins. Fresh spring growth emerges a brighter lime green before maturing to deep green. Developed in New Zealand, it is a hardy and adaptable plant that responds particularly well to trimming, making it an excellent choice for hedges, screening and topiary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3–5 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2–2.5 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun to partial shade. Full sun encourages dense growth and good foliage colour. ‘Largo’ is tolerant of wind, frost and coastal conditions, although protection from direct salt spray is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFertile, moist but well-drained soil. It is adaptable to a range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils, provided drainage is reasonable. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFormal hedging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePrivacy screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eTopiary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFeature shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eGarden borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eContemporary gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCoastal planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eContainers when young\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eBackground planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eArchitectural landscaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWater regularly while establishing, particularly during dry periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eOnce established, it is relatively drought tolerant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eMulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch away from the trunk or stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFeed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser to encourage healthy foliage and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eTrim once or twice a year to maintain a dense hedge or desired shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eIt responds very well to pruning and can be maintained at a range of heights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eLight formative pruning when young will encourage a full, well-branched structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eEnsure adequate drainage and avoid permanently waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAllow additional space if growing as an untrimmed specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWe have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the grade and quality of the plant in the images.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlants are subject to availability; there is a slight possibility the plants can be sold before your order is processed. In this instance we can offer a refund or credit and let you know when more plants become available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weka Nurseries","offers":[{"title":"6L","offer_id":54407479492924,"sku":null,"price":27.6,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/6414\/8796\/files\/Ilex_Largo_6L-_Weka.jpg?v=1789526574","url":"https:\/\/wekanurseries.co.nz\/products\/ilex-largo","provider":"Weka Nurseries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}