Planten Assortiment

The range of plants that Valkplant manages contains more than 200 species. These varieties are all protected by European plant breeders' rights and / or trademark rights. More than 75 varieties fall under the Proven Winners® brand. Below you can search the range by means of filters and find detailed information about these types.


Gembux®

Ilex glabra

Compact, ball-shaped evergreen plant with small dark green leaves with good branching right to the ground. The foliage has attractive red tips during the spring flush. Perfect alternative for boxwood because of its better disease resistance. Prefers a neutral to acid soil.

  • Boxwood alternative
  • Evergreen
  • Compact
Characteristics
Habit:
Compact mounded
Foliage:
Evergreen
Hardiness:
-25°
Pruning:
prune to shape late winter
Edibility:
Colour & scent
Spring :
Summer :
Autumn :
Winter :
Flowering period :
late spring - early summer
Fragrance :
Not fragrant
Size & Position
Height at maturity :
60 - 90 cm
Spread at maturity :
60 - 90 cm
Time to maturity :
5 year
Best position :
Drought tolerance :
Average
Prefered pH :
Acid /Neutral /

Ilex glabra 'SMNIGAB17' Gembux®

EU PBR: 2019/0479
EU TM: 017782491
US PP: 27554

Breeder: