In article , Rusty Hinge
wrote:


I'd suggest holly, and a little patience. It doesn't grow like a rocket,
but it's not overly slow, either.

I planted a Holly (Ilex Aqifolium "Ferox Argentea") in our back garden
about an hour ago! The plant is about 1 ft high. At what sort of a rate can
I reasonably expect it to grow? e.g. will it tend to grow 1 ft per year,
or...?

The above is part of a wider plan. Over the last few years I've planted a
selection of roses along the brick wall at the end of our garden. The idea
now is to plant a variety of holly bushes in between some of the roses,
partly to give some colour during the winter, and partly to combine with
the roses to eventually deter any kids from climbing over the wall.

Since I intend to experiment with various types - anyone comments on which
ones tend to grow swiftly, and which more slowly?

Slainte,

Jim

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