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RedCrocus 'Blue Girl' Meserve Holly, Evergreen Shrub, Blue-Green Foliage, Red Berries, Low Maintenance, Container & Landscape Use, Deer-Resistant, Pet-Warning 30/36" h B&B

RedCrocus 'Blue Girl' Meserve Holly, Evergreen Shrub, Blue-Green Foliage, Red Berries, Low Maintenance, Container & Landscape Use, Deer-Resistant, Pet-Warning 30/36" h B&B

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SKU:nse9678-redcrocus

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Blue Girl' Meserve Holly Ilex meserveae 'Blue Girl' Globe

Description

A compact evergreen shrub featuring glossy blue-green foliage and vibrant red berries, ideal for hedges and focal points in your landscape.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for hedges, border plantings, and landscape accents. Suitable for container growing on patios and decks.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Ilex meserveae 'Blue Girl'
  • Common Name: Blue Girl' Meserve Holly
  • Size & Growth: Typically 3-4 feet tall and wide, with a slow to moderate growth rate
  • Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time: Rarely flowers, but may produce small white flowers in early spring
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With: Boxwoods, yews, and other evergreen shrubs

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Choose well-drained soil and place in full sun or partial shade for optimal growth.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type: Prefers acidic to neutral, well-drained soil
  • Humidity: Average household humidity is suitable
  • Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to shape and remove dead or crossing branches.
  • Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds and ice; mulch around roots for insulation.
  • Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization: Feed with an evergreen shrub fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer.
  • Special Care: No special care requirements; minimal maintenance.
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