Ilex meserveae 'Blue Princess' - P9

Description
These produce red fruits from August onwards.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * easy to care for * wind resistant

Growth habit
Blue holly 'Blue Princess'® is upright and dense in structure. Slow growing.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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.

Flower
The white flowers appear in May.

fruit
The red berries of Ilex meserveae 'Blue Princess'® are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

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