🌿 3 Gallon Ilex ‘Soft Touch’ Holly

Graceful, refined, and wonderfully easy to shape, Ilex ‘Soft Touch’ Holly is a Southern garden staple for creating structure without feeling stiff. With its soft, rounded form and fine-textured evergreen foliage, this holly brings a polished look to your landscape while still feeling natural and welcoming.

Perfect for foundation plantings, low hedges, or lining walkways, Soft Touch Holly is one of those plants that quietly ties everything together.

✨ Plant Story & Meaning

At Wrights Market, we love plants that create a sense of order, peace, and timeless beauty—and Soft Touch Holly does just that. Traditionally, holly represents protection and harmony, making it a meaningful addition to any home landscape.

🌿 Growth & Structure

• Dense, compact, naturally rounded growth habit
• Soft, small evergreen leaves (no sharp edges!)
• Typically grows 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide
• Holds its rich green color year-round

Ideal for low hedges, borders, or as a foundation plant that won’t overpower your space.

☀️ Care Instructions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Moderate; water regularly until established
• Soil: Well-drained soil preferred
• Pruning: Minimal—naturally maintains a tidy shape, but can be lightly shaped if desired
• Fertilizer: Apply in early spring for healthy growth

Bonus: Low maintenance and highly adaptable—perfect for both formal and relaxed garden styles.

🌸 Perfect Companions

Pair Soft Touch Holly with classic Southern plantings for a layered, elegant look:

• White Drift Roses for soft blooms against rich greenery
• Boxwoods for added structure and symmetry
• Seasonal annuals for pops of color in front borders

🛍️ Wrights Market Promise

We believe the best gardens feel both beautiful and livable. Our Ilex ‘Soft Touch’ Hollies are selected for their performance, ease, and ability to create timeless landscapes right here in our community.