Ilex 'Little Rascal' - 20-25 CM C3

Description
The Blue holly 'Little Rascal'® also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. The light green shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and grows to a width of approx. 70 cm. The Blue holly 'Little Rascal'® makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ilex meserveae 'Little Rascal', Ilex meserveae 'Magical Little Rascal', Ilex meserveae 'Mondo'.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers * light green shoots * easy to care for

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Blue holly 'Little Rascal'® are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, serrated. Light green shoots. With its purple foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Blue holly 'Little Rascal'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blue holly 'Little Rascal'® is compact and rounded in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, rock garden, border, balcony/patio