Blue Princess Holly (Ilex x meserveae’ Blue Princess’) is a beautiful, hardy, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy, deep green foliage and abundant bright red berries. This female holly is known for its dense, bushy growth and striking berries that appear in the fall and persist through winter, adding vibrant color to the landscape when most other plants are dormant. Reaching a mature height of 8 to 12 feet and a width of 6 to 8 feet, Blue Princess is perfect for creating privacy screens, hedges, or a stunning accent in foundation plantings. Its ornamental value makes it a versatile choice for formal and informal gardens alike, providing both year-round structure and winter interest.
To ensure prolific berry production, Blue Princess Holly requires a male pollinator planted nearby, and Blue Prince Holly (Ilex x meserveae’ Blue Prince’) is the perfect match. Blue Prince blooms simultaneously with Blue Princess, providing the necessary pollen for successful fertilization, resulting in a showy display of bright red berries that attract birds and other wildlife. By planting Blue Prince within 30 to 50 feet of Blue Princess, you can ensure a reliable berry set each year, making your garden a lively destination for feathered friends during the colder months. The contrast of Blue Princess’s vibrant berries against its glossy, blue-green leaves makes it a standout feature in any landscape, especially in winter.
Blue Princess Holly is highly adaptable to various growing conditions and thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring slightly acidic, well-drained soil. It is also resistant to many pests and diseases and can tolerate urban pollution, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice for suburban and urban gardens. The dense foliage and thorny leaves also make Blue Princess an effective deterrent for unwanted wildlife and an excellent option for natural hedging or privacy screens. Whether used in mass plantings, as a foundation shrub, or as a specimen plant, Blue Princess Holly brings four-season beauty and ecological value to any landscape, offering rich color and texture throughout the year.
| Weight | 7 kg |
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