- Blue princess holly
Botanical name: ilex x meserveae ‘blue princess’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 15 ft in height and 10 ft in width
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year
Pruning instructions: deadhead and remove dead stems as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: borders, screens, hedges
Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: produces shiny non-edible berries
Watering instructions: allow only the first couple inches of soil to dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use espoma organic holly-tone in the spring and again in the fall
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: sandy
Companion plants: magnolias, boxwood, clematis, lily of the valley
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
