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'Winter Red' Holly Pollinators: Any of Three Males Works

'Winter Red' female blooms June 1–14. 'Apollo' male blooms June 5–20, 'Jim Dandy' May 25–June 8, 'Southern Gentleman' is a late bloomer. All three provide sufficient pollen overlap. More critical: attract pollinators with mint, agastache, dill, fennel, pentas near hollies.

About Gardening: Holly Bush Winter Burn: Pruning, Watering, and Anti-Desiccant Prep; Winter Damage on Holly Shrubs: Assessment and Pruning; Choosing Male and Female Holly Varieties for Berry Production in Kent; Winter-Damaged Holly: Will Leaves Regrow?; Understanding Winter Injury on Hollies: Causes and Prevention; Red Beauty® Holly: Abundant Red Berries with Dense Green Foliage; Choosing a Male Pollinator for Red Robin Holly; Pollinator for Red Robin Holly; Holly Sex Identification: Flower Structure; Holly Pollination Guide: Male & Female Plants for Berry Production

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