Blue Prince Holly is a stunning hedge with dark blue-green foliage on blue-purple stems. Grown in 1-gallon containers, it thrives in growing zones 5-9.
Blue Prince Holly, Handsome Hedge with Beautiful Dark Blue
The Blue Prince Holly (Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince') is a beautiful and versatile evergreen shrub that is perfect for creating a dense, handsome hedge. It has glossy, dark blue-green foliage that is supported by dark, purple-hued stems. The Blue Prince Holly is also a relatively fast grower, reaching heights of 6-8 feet in just a few years.
Blue Prince Holly hedge
The Blue Prince Holly is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to care for. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also relatively drought-tolerant once established.
To plant a Blue Prince Holly hedge, simply space the plants 2-3 feet apart. Be sure to amend the soil with compost or manure before planting. Water the plants regularly, especially during the first growing season. Fertilize the hedge in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer.
With proper care, your Blue Prince Holly hedge will thrive for many years and provide you with a beautiful and functional privacy screen.
Here are some additional tips for growing a Blue Prince Holly hedge:
- Be sure to prune your hedge regularly to maintain its desired shape and size. The best time to prune is in the early spring.
- If you live in a cold climate, you may need to protect your hedge from winter damage. You can do this by wrapping the hedge in burlap or by applying a layer of mulch around the base of the plants.
- The Blue Prince Holly is a dioecious plant, meaning that there are male and female plants. If you want your hedge to produce berries, you will need to plant at least one male plant for every three female plants.
With a little care and attention, your Blue Prince Holly hedge will be a beautiful and lasting addition to your landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 3-9 outdoors
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Botanical Name: | Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' |
| Mature Height: | 6-8 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Partial |
| Mature width: | 6-8 ft. |
