Southern Living® Touch of Gold® Holly Shrub

Golden variegated leaves brighten your landscape Add a touch of cheer to your garden with this delightful evergreen. Its striking golden variegated leaves create a vibrant contrast against the traditional green of other shrubs, making it a standout feature in any foundation planting or rock garden. With its compact, rounded habit, this holly provides a structured form without overwhelming surrounding flora, bringing a balance of color and shape to your landscape design. This low-maintenance variety thrives in various settings, requiring no pruning to maintain its beautiful shape. Its evergreen nature ensures that you’ll enjoy its visual appeal year-round, making it a wonderful choice for creating year-round greenery and interest in your yard. By planting this shrub, you not only enhance your outdoor aesthetics but also contribute to a resilient landscape that remains inviting through all seasons. About Southern Living®: The Southern Living® Plant Collection was created to bring gardeners plants that truly thrive in real-world landscapes. Each variety is carefully selected and rigorously tested to ensure it performs beautifully—especially in challenging Southern conditions like heat and humidity. Since its introduction in 2008, the collection has focused on offering reliable, solution-driven plants with outstanding color, form, and durability, so you can garden with confidence and enjoy lasting results. Planting Care 1. Planting: Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Choose a well-draining spot in full sun to partial sun for best growth. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and just as deep. Backfill with slightly amended soil, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding ground. Spread a layer of mulch to conserve moisture, insulate roots, and suppress weeds. 2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, this holly is drought-tolerant, but regular watering in dry spells will help maintain its vibrancy. 3. Pruning: This shrub requires minimal maintenance; no pruning is necessary to maintain its rounded shape. However, you can remove any dead or damaged branches as desired. 4. Fertilizing: In early spring, work fresh compost into the soil or apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer such as Espoma Holly-tone®, following package instructions for proper application rates.