Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince' - Blue Prince Holly
Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince' - Blue Prince Holly

Blue Prince Holly

Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince'

  • Insignificant white flowers
  • Male plant: Use as pollinator for 'Blue Princess', 'Blue Maid' and Red Beauty®
  • Glossy dark green leaves turning purple in the winter are edged with spines
  • Upright, vase-shaped habit
  • Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
175-200 cm

SPREAD:
150-175 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Ilex grow best in a slightly acidic, slightly moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. This cultivar benefits from the occasional pruning to keep its dense form, as it can become leggy as it matures. One male ilex plant will effectively pollinate up to six female plants, from up to 15 metres away.

Additional Notes about Blue Prince Holly:


An introduction by Conrad Pyle of West Grove, Pennsylvania in 1972, from crossed plants produced by Kathleen K. Meserve, St. James, New York.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Slow
ATTRIBUTES:
Berries
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)