Southern Living? Red Sky? Holly Shrub - Ilex ? 'Condeep'

Southern Living® Red Sky™ Holly Shrub (Ilex × 'Condeep')

The Red Sky™ Holly Shrub is a stunning evergreen that brings year-round visual interest to any landscape with its distinctive crimson and bronze new foliage. This upright, compact shrub serves as an excellent focal point in gardens, offering rich color contrast that intensifies throughout the growing season. Gardeners choose to buy Southern Living® Red Sky™ Holly online for its reliable performance, minimal maintenance requirements, and exceptional hardiness across a wide range of climates.

Landscaping Uses

This versatile shrub excels as a specimen plant, hedge, or mass planting component in mixed borders and foundation beds. Its columnar form makes it perfect for creating vertical interest along entryways, poolside settings, or as a privacy screen. The persistent evergreen foliage provides structure and color through winter months when many other landscape plants fade.

Specifications

Height: 8–10 feet
Width: 3–4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium (consistent moisture preferred)
Soil: Well-draining
USDA Zones: 6–9

Why Homeowners Love It

• Striking red and bronze new growth provides season-long color and visual appeal
• Evergreen foliage maintains landscape structure and interest year-round
• Hardy across most of the continental United States with minimal special care
• Naturally compact, upright form requires only occasional light pruning to maintain shape

Planting & Care

Plant your Red Sky™ Holly in a location receiving full sun to partial shade within four weeks of arrival. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, position the plant slightly above soil level, and backfill with soil before watering deeply and applying a 1–2 inch mulch layer around the base. Maintain consistently moist (but not soggy) soil, especially during heat waves, and prune lightly in late winter to encourage dense growth. Apply balanced fertilizer each spring to support vigorous development and vibrant foliage color.