Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' | Blue Princess Meserve Hybrid Holly
DESCRIPTION
Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' is a hybrid holly that is prized for its glossy, blue-green evergreen foliage, which provides year-round interest. This female variety is particularly notable for its ability to produce bright red berries when paired with a male holly such as 'Blue Prince'. These showy berries appear in the fall and persist through the winter, adding vibrant color to the landscape, especially against snowy backdrops. It typically blooms in the spring with inconspicuous white flowers that do not detract from the plant's decorative qualities.
Originating from hybridization efforts to create a holly that is hardy enough for colder climates, 'Blue Princess' is part of the Meserve hollies, which were developed by Kathleen K. Meserve in the 1950s. This cultivar thrives in a range of conditions, from full sun to partial shade, and is frequently used in hedging or as a privacy screen due to its dense growth habit.
DESCRIPTION
Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' is a hybrid holly that is prized for its glossy, blue-green evergreen foliage, which provides year-round interest. This female variety is particularly notable for its ability to produce bright red berries when paired with a male holly such as 'Blue Prince'. These showy berries appear in the fall and persist through the winter, adding vibrant color to the landscape, especially against snowy backdrops. It typically blooms in the spring with inconspicuous white flowers that do not detract from the plant's decorative qualities.
Originating from hybridization efforts to create a holly that is hardy enough for colder climates, 'Blue Princess' is part of the Meserve hollies, which were developed by Kathleen K. Meserve in the 1950s. This cultivar thrives in a range of conditions, from full sun to partial shade, and is frequently used in hedging or as a privacy screen due to its dense growth habit.
DESCRIPTION
Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' is a hybrid holly that is prized for its glossy, blue-green evergreen foliage, which provides year-round interest. This female variety is particularly notable for its ability to produce bright red berries when paired with a male holly such as 'Blue Prince'. These showy berries appear in the fall and persist through the winter, adding vibrant color to the landscape, especially against snowy backdrops. It typically blooms in the spring with inconspicuous white flowers that do not detract from the plant's decorative qualities.
Originating from hybridization efforts to create a holly that is hardy enough for colder climates, 'Blue Princess' is part of the Meserve hollies, which were developed by Kathleen K. Meserve in the 1950s. This cultivar thrives in a range of conditions, from full sun to partial shade, and is frequently used in hedging or as a privacy screen due to its dense growth habit.
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Family: Aquifoliaceae
Height: 6 to 8 feet
Width: 4 to 6 feet
Foliage color: Dark blue-green
Flower color: Small white flowers
Bloom time: Spring
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Average water needs
Maintenance: Low, but may need pruning to maintain shape
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts birds, particularly in winter, due to its bright red berriesThis plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
