RedCrocus Blue Princess' Meserve Holly Ilex meserveae Evergreen Shrub, Pet Safe, Attracts Pollinators, Container & Hedge Plant, Full Sun to Part Shade 4/5' h B&B

Name: RedCrocus Blue Princess' Meserve Holly Ilex meserveae Evergreen Shrub, Pet Safe, Attracts Pollinators, Container & Hedge Plant, Full Sun to Part Shade 4/5' h B&B
Brand: RedCrocus
SKU: nse0583-redcrocus
Price: 1232.00 USD
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SKU:nse0583-redcrocus

Pot Size 4/5' h B&B

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Blue Princess' Meserve Holly Ilex meserveae 'Blue Princess'

Description

This evergreen shrub features dense, bluish-green foliage with a compact form, offering year-round visual interest. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed by vibrant red berries that enhance its ornamental appeal.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for hedges, borders, and privacy screens in landscape design. Also suitable for containers and accent planting in gardens.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Ilex meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Common Name: Blue Princess' Meserve Holly
Size & Growth: Typically reaches 4-6 feet tall and wide with slow to moderate growth rate.
Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Bloom Time: Spring
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Indoor Friendly: Not suitable for indoor growing
Container Friendly: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Warning: Slightly Toxic to Pets
Fragrant: No
Cut Flower: Not Suitable
Grows Well With: Boxwoods, Holly, Azaleas

Care Tips

Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Space plants about 3-4 feet apart for hedges.
Soil Moisture: Maintain consistent moisture, do not overwater.
Soil Type: Slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil.
Humidity: Tolerates normal garden humidity.
Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and size.
Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones; minimal winter care needed.
Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in nursery containers.
Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and midsummer.
Special Care: Monitor for pests such as scale and aphids; treat promptly.