- USDA Hardiness Zones 3 - 9
- Height 3 - 4 Feet Tall
- Spread 3 - 5 Feet Wide
Mr. Poppins® Winterberry Holly is the perfect partner for female winterberry varieties, delivering crucial pollination in a compact, three-to-four-foot stature. Known botanically as Ilex verticillata ‘FARROWMRP,’ it offers glossy green foliage and small white flowers that appear in spring. Its tidy form makes it easy to tuck into tight spaces, rain gardens, or container displays. This low-maintenance shrub outperforms other hollies when it comes to adaptability, handling wet soil and cold climates with ease.
A live holly provides a refreshing alternative to synthetic holiday décor, bringing genuine greenery into your home and minimizing seasonal waste. Its easygoing nature makes it an appealing gift that transitions outdoors once the weather warms, rather than ending up discarded. The understated male shrub also supports a healthy ecosystem by enabling fruit set on nearby female winterberries. Pair it with festive ornaments or let its subtle charm speak for itself among other winter decorations.
Holiday Mr. Poppins® Winterberry Holly Care
Position this holly in a bright spot out of direct heat sources and keep the soil slightly damp during its indoor stay. Occasional misting can help maintain comfortable humidity levels around the leaves. Providing moderate light and stable temperatures promotes steady growth until spring arrives.
When outdoor conditions improve, gradually place your Mr. Poppins® in a sunny to partly shaded garden bed with moist, acidic soil. Dig a hole wide enough for the root ball, ensure the crown sits at ground level, and water thoroughly. Plant it within 50 feet of female winterberries like Berry Poppins®, so pollination can occur and produce showy red berries on the female plants. With consistent watering in its first year, Mr. Poppins® will establish well and serve as an indispensable pollinator for future seasons.
Holiday Mr. Poppins® Winterberry Holly Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9 |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height: 3-4 Feet |
| Spread: 3-5 Feet |
| Spacing: 3-4 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Wet |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Scientific Name: Ilex verticillata 'FARROWMRP' USPP 25,834 |
| Common Name: Mr. Poppins® Winterberry Holly |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- ILEMP-Holiday
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations