Ilex meserveae 'Blue Angel' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Blue holly 'Blue Angel'® (Ilex meserveae) is a bushy, compact small shrub that produces white flowers. They appear in May. From October, these produce red fruits that last a very long time. The Blue holly 'Blue Angel'® also has shiny, lanceolate, blue-green leaves. Its bark is purple-violet in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for * wind resistant

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Blue holly 'Blue Angel'® are blue-green, lanceolate, glossy, alternate, toothed.

Bark
Purple-violet bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Blue holly 'Blue Angel'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blue holly 'Blue Angel'® is a bushy and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Blue holly 'Blue Angel'® sets beautiful accents together with: Male holly 'Blue Prince'®.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Fertiliser varieties
This plant is not self-fertile and needs support to produce fruit. The following plants are recommended as good pollinators: - Ilex meserveae 'Heckenstar'(s) - Ilex meserveae 'Blue Prince'®.

Flower
The white flowers appear in May.

Fruit
Adheres for a very long time.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bird food plant