The Holly Golden Variegated (Ilex x Altaclerensis), also known as the Golden King, is an evergreen hedge that is bushy in shape. Characterised by its deep green leaves with a golden edging and infamous red berries, this hedge is a great addition to any garden or landscape.
Unlike the rest of the Holly family, the golden variegated tends to have less spines and therefore is slightly less prickly. It will flower in spring and summer, with pretty white flowers followed by the bright red berries in the autumn and winter.
It can be planted in any soil, which includes tricky chalk, so long as the soil is moist with good drainage. It can reach heights of up to eight metres, and can grow anywhere from two and half to four metres wide. It can however take between twenty and fifty years to reach its optimal height.
We would strongly recommend planting this hedge in a full sun position so it can flourish to its full potential. It doesn’t matter whether this is a sheltered or exposed spot, as it can grow in either location.
When it comes to trimming your Holly Golden Variegated, we would suggest doing so during the late winter or early spring. This should include removal of any diseased stems, congested or damaged shoots and any stems that are growing in an unwanted direction. Visit our Looking after your New Hedge page for detailed maintenance advice.
Why not have a browse at our range of Holly Golden Variegated plants we have available in pots? For more information on this plant or any of our other hedging plants, contact our specialist team members for more information.
Delivery leadtimes update- March/April 2024
We are working at maximum capacity to fulfil all orders as quickly as possible but owing to unprecedented demand some orders will take longer:
– Orders containing only bare root plants – delivery is currently within 5-7 days
– All other orders – delivery is currently within 2-3 weeks
Delivery is free for most orders above our free delivery thresholds, these are displayed above our prices in the product listings and summarized below. If you don’t need that many plants it’s not a problem, you can choose to pay our delivery charge and only order what you need.
Delivery is convenient – no signature is required so you don’t need to wait in, we will leave your parcel in the safe place that you nominate.
Delivery is fast – because we pick orders daily from our own growing beds your plants only travel the small hop to our packing shed before being sent to you, they are usually delivered within 3-7 days.
Delivery is reliable – we have been selling and delivering Hedging Plants to our customers nationwide since 1992. We have a lot of experience in packing them safely and only use tried and tested delivery partners.
Smaller Plants (Parcel Delivery)
| Location | Order Value | Price |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Up to £90 | £15.00 |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Over £90 | Free |
| Scottish Highlands and Isle of Wight | All orders | £24.00 |
Heavy Plants (Pallet Delivery)
| Location | Order Value | Price |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Up to £420 | £72.00 |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Over £420 | Free |
| Scottish Highlands and Isle of Wight | All orders | £72.00 |
Tall Plants 2.5m+ (Specialist Delivery)
| Location | Order Value | Price |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Under £1800 | Please call us |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Over £1800 | Free |
| Scottish Highlands and Isle of Wight | All orders | Not available |
Exceptions to our delivery charges are Scottish Highland and Isle of Wight delivery areas where we need to charge a little extra to cover the cost of deliveries to these outlying areas. We don’t currently delivery to other offshore addresses including Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland.
Tall plants over 2.5 metres have to be delivered by our own specialised transport, our delivery area is limited to mainland England and Wales only.
Please note there is a minimum order value of £50 for orders containing smaller plants and £250 for orders containing heavier plants
Complete delivery information can be viewed on our Delivery Information page
