Blue Princess Holly

Name: Blue Princess Holly
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 04517
Rating: 80 (1 reviews)

Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess'

Pronunciation: I-leks MESS-erv-ay

SKU #04517

USDA Zone

5-9

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OVERVIEW
Description	Showy, bright red berries on purple stems embellish the dense, blue-green foliage from fall through winter. Partner with a male blue holly pollenizer such as Blue Prince for a prolific berry set. An excellent hedge plant or foundation shrub. Evergreen.
Light	Full sun, Partial sun
Watering	Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms	Spring
Mature Size	Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Evergreen
Special Features	Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Upright
Patent Act	Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.

STYLE
Landscape Use	Barrier, Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Design Ideas	This Holly's unique, blue green foliage and purple stems create a lovely backdrop for white and silver colored plants. Plant as a single specimen or line it up for a reliably dense hedge. Bright red berries look gorgeous under snowfall . Use to soften unsightly corners of fences or buildings, or plant at the back of shrub and perennial borders for reliable year-round foliage. Leave unsheared to attain full height and width for screens or to disguise utilities.
Flower Color	White
Foliage Color	Blue-green
Companion Plants	Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Magnolia (Magnolia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia)

CARE
Care	Thrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9