Christmas Holly
Friday, January 29th, 2010Christmas Holly
Add Color to Your Garden Throughout the Winter Months with Winterberry Holly 'Winter Red'
When most people think of a holly, the traditional Christmas holly comes to mind. However, there are far more options now available to gardeners that can add much welcomed color throughout the winter months. This week we are featuring one of our favorite hollies, the 'Winter Red.'
Liven Your Winter Landscape
Winterberry 'Winter Red' is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that will mature into a lovely rounded shape. The vibrant green foliage will cover your 'Winter Red' from spring until fall when it will then turn a glimmering bronze, then yellow and then fall to the ground. The falling leaves make way for a show of clusters of brilliant red berries clinging to every stem, bringing delightful color to normally dreary winter landscapes and providing food for neighborhood birds. The stems can also be cut and kept in a vase with no water for months - imagine how beautiful that will look on your mantel or as a centerpiece!
Hollies are normally associated with moist areas, but the 'Winter Red' is very hardy and will thrive in normal soil. Choose an area that receives full sun to part shade and watch it thrive. You can expect your 'Winter Red' to mature to a height of 6 to 7 feet tall. 'Winter Red' is deciduous, so a male holly is needed for pollination. The most reliable pollinator that we have found is Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman', another choice holly. Plant at least one male for each three or four females.
Planting and Care
- Plant spring to early fall.
- Prefers full sun to part shade.
- Plant 4-5 feet apart.
- Water regularly until established.
- Fertilize with Holly-Tone in the spring and fall.
- Hardy in zones 3-8.
Click here to view 'Winter Red' on the Carroll Gardens website.
About the Author
Alan Summers, president of Carroll Gardens, Inc., has over 30 years experience in gardening and landscape design. He has made Carroll Gardens one of America's preeminent nurseries, having introduced more than 20 new perennials and woody shrubs over the years and reintroduced numerous "lost" cultivars back to American gardeners.
Carroll Gardens publishes a weekly online newsletter written by Alan. It contains valuable gardening advice and tips and answers to customer questions. Click here to sign up for the Carroll Gardens weekly enewsletter.
Every Saturday, Alan hosts a call-in gardening forum on WCBM radio - 680 AM. For those outside of the WCBM listening area, they can listen to radio show via the internet.
Visit CarrollGardens.com to learn more.
 |
| Oneida China HOLLY n BERRIES 2 9 oz Mugs CHRISTMAS FREE US SHIP | |
 |
$21.99 Time Remaining: 30m |
| Oneida China HOLLY n BERRIES 2 Dinner Plates CHRISTMAS FREE US SHIP | |
 |
$21.99 Time Remaining: 30m |
| Oneida China HOLLY n BERRIES 2 Salad Plates CHRISTMAS FREE US SHIP | |
 |
$21.99 Time Remaining: 30m |
| VINTAGE CHRISTMAS POST CARD BEAUTIFUL WOMAN WITH HOLLY BRANCHES AND RIBBON | |
 |
$4.99 Time Remaining: 33m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now |
| Cherished Teddies BEAR w HOLLY ON HAT Ornament NIB | |
 |
$5.95 Time Remaining: 34m Buy It Now for only: $5.95 Buy It Now |
| VINTAGE CHRISTMAS BROOCH HOLLY WREATH CHRISTMAS BELLS PRESENT BROOCH PRETTY | |
 |
$1.57 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 35m |
| Christmas Postcard with Cats Holly 1907 1915 | |
 |
$7.61 Time Remaining: 36m Buy It Now for only: $7.61 Buy It Now |
| Christmas Sango Noel 8401 Holly Bells Creamer Sugar 90s | |
 |
$20.00 Time Remaining: 38m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 Buy It Now |
| LENOX HOLIDAY HOLLY CHRISTMAS SANTA and TRAIN SPOON REST NEW IN BOX | |
 |
$19.95 Time Remaining: 40m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 Buy It Now |
| Signed Gerrys Gold Tone Christmas Wreath Bow with Holly | |
 |
$9.99 Time Remaining: 41m |
| Lot of 4 Christmas Cardinal Holly Berry Plates X201 | |
 |
$55.99 Time Remaining: 44m Buy It Now for only: $55.99 Buy It Now |
| 11 Christmas Holly and Berries Latex Balloons | |
 |
$9.99 Time Remaining: 47m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 Buy It Now |
| Lefton Christmas Holly and Berries Sugar and Creamer Set | |
 |
$15.00 Time Remaining: 48m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 Buy It Now |
| HOLLY SANTA CLAUS Deco 9 Plates Set of 2 Christmas NEW | |
 |
$30.24 Time Remaining: 51m Buy It Now for only: $30.24 Buy It Now |
| Lefton Christmas Holly and Berries Mugs set of 4 | |
 |
$18.00 Time Remaining: 53m Buy It Now for only: $18.00 Buy It Now |
| Hoffman Quilt Quality Xmas Batik Fabric 100 Cotton | |
 |
$9.00 Time Remaining: 53m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 Buy It Now |
| White Christmas Sango China Dinner Plate Green Holly Red Berries Multiple Avail | |
 |
$24.99 Time Remaining: 55m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 Buy It Now |
| Christmas Sango Noel 8401 Holly Bells 2 Cup Saucers GUC | |
 |
$13.50 Time Remaining: 56m Buy It Now for only: $13.50 Buy It Now |
| Christmas Postcard Art Deco Couple in a Basket of Holly | |
 |
$24.99 Time Remaining: 57m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 Buy It Now |
| Holly Hobbie Christmas 1972 Happy Memories Plate | |
 |
$7.99 Time Remaining: 58m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 Buy It Now |
| Antique Merry Christmas Postcard 1908 Winged Angel Vintage Embossed Holly | |
 |
$0.99 Time Remaining: 1h |
| Longaberger Merry Christmas Tie On Star Holly 2001 Retired New in Box | |
 |
$13.00 Time Remaining: 1h Buy It Now for only: $13.00 Buy It Now |
| CHRISTMAS CERAMIC HOLLY SOAP DISH | |
 |
$6.99 Time Remaining: 1h 1m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 Buy It Now |
| Bell Bow Holly Christmas Pin Brooch Gold Toned Metal Moveable Clapper Rhinestone | |
 |
$12.00 Time Remaining: 1h 1m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 Buy It Now |
| CHRISTMAS HOLLY BERRY RED FABRIC RIBBON 2 1 2 3 ROLLS 9 YARDS TOTAL | |
 |
$2.95 Time Remaining: 1h 1m Buy It Now for only: $2.95 Buy It Now |
| Penny Black Christmas Christmas Overdressed Duck Holly | |
 |
$11.19 Time Remaining: 1h 1m Buy It Now for only: $11.19 Buy It Now |
| CHRISTMAS HOLLY VOTIVE TEALIGHT CANDLE HOLDERS SET OF 6 | |
 |
$10.99 Time Remaining: 1h 3m Buy It Now for only: $10.99 Buy It Now |
| CHRISTMAS HOLLY BERRY RED FABRIC RIBBON 2 1 2 1 ROLLS 3 YARDS TOTAL | |
 |
$1.25 Time Remaining: 1h 3m Buy It Now for only: $1.25 Buy It Now |
| Christmas Toys Holly White Gold Jacquard Ribbon 75 In | |
 |
$2.29 Time Remaining: 1h 4m Buy It Now for only: $2.29 Buy It Now |
| CHRISTMAS HOLLY BERRY GOLD FABRIC RIBBON 2 1 2 1 ROLLS 3 YARDS TOTAL | |
 |
$1.25 Time Remaining: 1h 5m Buy It Now for only: $1.25 Buy It Now |
| BEAUTIFUL SET OF 2 HOLLY HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS COFFEE CUP MUGS MADE IN JAPAN | |
 |
$34.99 Time Remaining: 1h 5m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 Buy It Now |
| WINSCH BOOKLETHOLLY CHRISTMAS ANCHORVINTAGE POSTCARD | |
 |
$9.50 Time Remaining: 1h 6m Buy It Now for only: $9.50 Buy It Now |
| CHRISTMAS TRAY MAGNOLIAS HOLLY SHAO WEI LIU 1995 WHITE | |
 |
$7.99 Time Remaining: 1h 6m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 Buy It Now |
| CHRISTMAS HOLLY BERRY GOLD FABRIC RIBBON 2 1 2 3 ROLLS 9 YARDS TOTAL | |
 |
$2.95 Time Remaining: 1h 7m Buy It Now for only: $2.95 Buy It Now |
| CHRISTMAS BOYCOLONIAL STYLE FASHIONHOLLYOLD POSTCARD | |
 |
$9.50 Time Remaining: 1h 7m Buy It Now for only: $9.50 Buy It Now |
| Longaberger Christmas Holly Large Garter | |
 |
$6.99 Time Remaining: 1h 8m |
| Longaberger Holly Christmas Liner for Medium Vegetable Basket | |
 |
$9.99 Time Remaining: 1h 17m |
| The Christmas Story with Ruth J Moreheads Holly Bab | |
 |
$0.99 Time Remaining: 1h 17m Buy It Now for only: $0.99 Buy It Now |
| HOLLY SPRAY SUNCATCHER CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SUNCATCHERS | |
 |
$3.50 Time Remaining: 1h 19m Buy It Now for only: $3.50 Buy It Now |
| Postcard Mistletoe Holly House Christmas Embossed | |
 |
$1.50 Time Remaining: 1h 23m Buy It Now for only: $1.50 Buy It Now |
| Postcard Mistletoe Holly Bell Bridge Christmas | |
 |
$1.50 Time Remaining: 1h 23m Buy It Now for only: $1.50 Buy It Now |
| Postcard 112902 Mistletoe Holly Christmas Poinsettia | |
 |
$1.50 Time Remaining: 1h 23m Buy It Now for only: $1.50 Buy It Now |
| Postcard Mistletoe Holly Tree ALO Christmas | |
 |
$1.50 Time Remaining: 1h 23m Buy It Now for only: $1.50 Buy It Now |
| Postcard Horseshoe Christmas Bird Holly Moon Embos | |
 |
$1.50 Time Remaining: 1h 23m Buy It Now for only: $1.50 Buy It Now |
| Postcard Mistletoe Christmas House Embossed Holly | |
 |
$1.50 Time Remaining: 1h 23m Buy It Now for only: $1.50 Buy It Now |
| CHRISTMAS TREE 8 BOWL BY AMC NY NY w HOLLY BERRIES | |
 |
$9.95 Time Remaining: 1h 24m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now |
| Penny Black Slapstick rubber stamp Christmas Holly Tree Berries | |
 |
$11.25 Time Remaining: 1h 25m Buy It Now for only: $11.25 Buy It Now |
| Glass Christmas Holly Red Ribbon Holiday 8 inch Plates | |
 |
$3.99 Time Remaining: 1h 26m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 Buy It Now |
| Holly Hobbie Christmas Holiday Plate by American Greetings 1972 Edition Mint | |
 |
$24.95 Time Remaining: 1h 30m Buy It Now for only: $24.95 Buy It Now |
| Holly Hobbie Christmas Holiday Plate by American Greetings 1973 Edition Mint | |
 |
$24.95 Time Remaining: 1h 33m Buy It Now for only: $24.95 Buy It Now |
| INDIANA GLASS CHRISTMAS HOLLY FROST11 1 4 PLATE MINT | |
 |
$19.95 Time Remaining: 1h 35m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 Buy It Now |
| Christmas Holly Off White 52 x 70 Rectangle Fabric Tablecloth Free Shipping New | |
 |
$32.00 Time Remaining: 1h 37m Buy It Now for only: $32.00 Buy It Now |
| Fitz Floyd CHRISTMAS HOLLY Oval Serving Platter | |
 |
$137.95 Time Remaining: 1h 37m Buy It Now for only: $137.95 Buy It Now |
| 9 Holly Leaf Floating Christmas Candles New In Box | |
 |
$20.00 Time Remaining: 1h 40m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 Buy It Now |
| THE HOLLY AND THE IVY audio cassette tape CLARE COLLEGE CHOIR Christmas | |
 |
$8.24 Time Remaining: 1h 40m Buy It Now for only: $8.24 Buy It Now |
| Christmas Holly Small Canister Citron DOLLHOUSE | |
 |
$5.98 Time Remaining: 1h 42m Buy It Now for only: $5.98 Buy It Now |
| Certified International Coffee Mug Christmas Winget Rocking Horse Presents Holly | |
 |
$24.99 Time Remaining: 1h 44m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 Buy It Now |
| Christmas Holly Small Canister Lemon Peel DOLLHOUSE | |
 |
$5.98 Time Remaining: 1h 45m Buy It Now for only: $5.98 Buy It Now |
| 1989 Hallmark Christmas Decorative Holiday Horse Carousel Holly Star Snow Ginger | |
 |
$12.99 Time Remaining: 1h 46m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 Buy It Now |
| Holiday Christmas Set Porcelain Tumbler Soap Dish Holly NIB | |
 |
$9.99 Time Remaining: 1h 47m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 Buy It Now |
| Gibson Christmas Holly Berry Songbird Blue Jay Mug | |
 |
$5.94 Time Remaining: 1h 51m Buy It Now for only: $5.94 Buy It Now |
| Holly Hobbie CHRISTMAS IS FUN Glass American Greetings | |
 |
$3.99 Time Remaining: 1h 51m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 Buy It Now |
| Lalaloopsy Christmas Holly Sleighbells in hand VHTF | |
 |
$27.99 Time Remaining: 1h 53m Buy It Now for only: $27.99 Buy It Now |
| VINTAGE LENOX HOLIDAY HOLLY CHRISTMAS RECTANGULAR BAKER BAKEWARE NEW IN BOX | |
 |
$99.95 Time Remaining: 1h 54m Buy It Now for only: $99.95 Buy It Now |
| 3 Serving Trays Christmas Holly Berries Leaves Basket Serve Party Drinks Holiday | |
 |
$16.99 Time Remaining: 1h 55m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 Buy It Now |
| Sango CHRISTMAS HOLLY Creamer 648431 | |
 |
$20.99 Time Remaining: 1h 58m Buy It Now for only: $20.99 Buy It Now |
| Fitz Floyd CHRISTMAS HOLLY Dinner Plate 126824 | |
 |
$66.99 Time Remaining: 2h 1m Buy It Now for only: $66.99 Buy It Now |
| VINTAGE CHRISTMAS WRAPPING PAPER SANTA CLAUS HIS SLED HOLLY 3 SHEETS | |
 |
$9.99 Time Remaining: 2h 6m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 Buy It Now |
| Christmas Stocking Ornament Hard Composition decorated with a Santa and Holly | |
 |
$12.00 Time Remaining: 2h 10m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 Buy It Now |
| undivided tuck star home scene holly christmas postcard | |
 |
$9.99 Time Remaining: 2h 13m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 Buy It Now |
| Old Ladies Christmas Hankie 11 GOLD GREETINGS WITH HOLLY FLOWER | |
 |
$12.00 Time Remaining: 2h 16m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 Buy It Now |
| NEW CANDY CANE HOLLY BERRY CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY ACCENT RUG RUNNER KITCHEN COUNTRY | |
 |
$23.95 Time Remaining: 2h 19m Buy It Now for only: $23.95 Buy It Now |
| Lenox Holiday Christmas Candle Lamp Holly Design 15 tall | |
 |
$25.00 Time Remaining: 2h 20m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 Buy It Now |
| CHRISTMAS CUPCAKE HOLLY 1 1 STICKER SEAL LABELS COLOR LASER | |
 |
$1.50 Time Remaining: 2h 23m Buy It Now for only: $1.50 Buy It Now |
| New LEGO Christmas Mistletoe Holly Berries | |
 |
$1.00 Time Remaining: 2h 24m Buy It Now for only: $1.00 Buy It Now |
| Clear Mount Stamp Set Christmas Tree Holly Ornament | |
 |
$3.00 Time Remaining: 2h 26m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 Buy It Now |
| Kurt S Adler Holly Dearies 1ST CHRISTMAS TOGETHER | |
 |
$8.95 Time Remaining: 2h 26m Buy It Now for only: $8.95 Buy It Now |
| 1990 LENOX HOLIDAY CHINA TEARDROP CHRISTMAS HOLLY 6 ORNAMENT MINT in BOX | |
 |
$10.49 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 33m |
| Princess House Christmas Holiday Holly Ceramic Tart Warmer 768 RETIRED w Box | |
 |
$30.00 Time Remaining: 2h 34m Buy It Now for only: $30.00 Buy It Now |
| All The Trimmings CHRISTMAS HOLLY Sugar Bowl 6188610 | |
 |
$26.99 Time Remaining: 2h 35m Buy It Now for only: $26.99 Buy It Now |
| 3 Gold Bell Bells Red Ribbon Holly Christmas Postcard | |
 |
$2.50 Time Remaining: 2h 40m Buy It Now for only: $2.50 Buy It Now |
| Old Ladies Christmas Hankie 19 CENTER POINSETTIA WITH HOLLY RING | |
 |
$12.00 Time Remaining: 2h 40m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 Buy It Now |
| Holly PILLOW+THROW SET Blanket MICROPLUSH NEW Country Christmas Winter Sofa | |
 |
$29.95 Time Remaining: 2h 44m Buy It Now for only: $29.95 Buy It Now |
| Starbucks Holly Etched Christmas Mug 14 oz New | |
 |
$15.99 Time Remaining: 2h 45m Buy It Now for only: $17.99 Buy It Now | Bid now |
| Old Ladies Christmas Hankie 21 SWISS EMBROIDERED CANDLE HOLLY | |
 |
$12.00 Time Remaining: 2h 46m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 Buy It Now |
| Beautiful Stained Glass Hurricane Lamp Globe Christmas Poinsettia and Holly | |
 |
$20.00 Time Remaining: 2h 46m |
| VTG Christmas Cape Poinsettias and Holly PATTERN KN9 | |
 |
$5.99 Time Remaining: 2h 47m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 Buy It Now |
| Christmas Holly Small Porcelain Candy Basket NIB | |
 |
$2.00 Time Remaining: 2h 49m Buy It Now for only: $2.00 Buy It Now |
| Christmas Holly Porcelain Bell It RINGS NEW | |
 |
$2.00 Time Remaining: 2h 49m Buy It Now for only: $2.00 Buy It Now |
| BROOCH PEARLY WHITE ANGEL HOLDS XMAS STAR DANGLES ON RED RIBBON HOLLY LEAF PIN | |
 |
$3.97 Time Remaining: 2h 50m |
| BROOCH XMAS FRENCH HORN HOLLY LEAVES BERRIES FULL OF RHINESTONES GOLD HORN PIN | |
 |
$8.97 Time Remaining: 2h 50m |
| BROOCH SHINY GREEN XMAS TREE DANGLING FROM HOLLY LEAVES GIFTS PRESENTS PIN | |
 |
$3.97 Time Remaining: 2h 50m |
| BROOCH SILVER XMAS WREATH PIN RED RIBBON SILVER STARS HOLLY LEAVES BERRIES | |
 |
$8.97 Time Remaining: 2h 50m |
| BROOCH XMAS DACHSHUND DOXIE WIENER DOG WEARING ANTLERS HOLLY BERRY GARLAND PIN | |
 |
$9.87 Time Remaining: 2h 50m |
| BROOCH FESTIVE CANDY CANE STRIPE BOW ROPE GLITTER TASSELS HOLLY WINTER XMAS PIN | |
 |
$8.97 Time Remaining: 2h 50m |
| New in Plastic Hallmark Displayable Greeting Cards | |
 |
$4.00 Time Remaining: 2h 54m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 Buy It Now |
| Sakura Snowman 2 Salad Plates Winter Christmas Debbie Mumm Checks Holly Birds | |
 |
$12.99 Time Remaining: 2h 54m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 Buy It Now |
| Sakura Snowman 2 Salad Plates Winter Christmas Debbie Mumm Checked Rim Holly | |
 |
$12.99 Time Remaining: 2h 54m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 Buy It Now |