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Blue Princess Holly

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$51.99
This product does not ship to: AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 12 - 15 Feet
  • Mature Spread 12 - 15 Feet
  • Growing Zones 5 - 8

The Blue Princess Holly, also known as the Ilex X Meserveae ‘Blue Princess’, allows you to capture the charming spirit of the holidays during the warmer months of the year with ornamental, vibrant red berries, and dark, spiky green-blue foliage. This holiday shrub features highly glossy leaves on purple stems and grows berries during the springtime. Be aware that the berries can be mildly poisonous to both humans and animals, so please keep them away from children and pets. At full maturity, you can expect your shrub to reach a height of about 12 to 15 inches and a spread of 8 to 10 inches.

This evergreen shrub has a moderate growth rate, adding about 1 to 2 feet of growth per year. It grows upright and is low maintenance, making it easy to care for. Although deer resistant, there are some pests you may need to watch out for, including leaf miners and spider mites. Furthermore, this plant may be susceptible to diseases such as powdery mildew, leaf spot, and tar spot. However, you can treat these conditions easily by using a spray fungicide. You can also help to prevent diseases by ensuring your shrub is getting an adequate level of air circulation. The Blue Princess Holly shrub can be used in landscapes, mass planting, hedges, foundations, or as an accent piece.

Blue Princess Holly Plant Care

Your shrub will grow best when getting partial shade to full sun, preferably a minimum of 3 hours of direct sunlight. The ideal time for planting is during early fall. When planting, you can add a layer of mulch to help with moisture retention as this plant needs moist, well-drained soil of either an acidic or neutral pH ranging from 5 to 7. You can also mix compost into the soil at the time of planting. Your shrub will need to be watered regularly, preferably on a weekly basis or more frequently in cases of extreme heat. For fertilizer, you can use an organic one made specifically for holly shrubs.

You can leave your Blue Princess Holly shrub unsheared to let it achieve its full height and width for privacy screens. Although pruning is not necessary, you can prune it during early wintertime to cut the stems and use the berries as indoor décor. However, the later you prune, the fewer berries will grow next year.

Blue Princess Holly Plant Spacing

When planting your Blue Princess Holly shrub, make sure to leave approximately 8 to 10 feet of space in between each plant.

Blue Princess Holly Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
Plant Type: Bushes
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 12 - 15 Feet
Mature Spread: 8 - 10 Feet
Spacing: 8 - 10 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Green, Red
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Blue-Green
Seasonal Interest: 4 Season Interest
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought, Salt
Attracts: Birds
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Blue Princess Holly
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: ILEX X MESERVEAE `BLUE PRINCESS`
SKU:
1231000658-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

1 Review - Blue Princess Holly Show Reviews

  • 5
    Blue Princess Holly.

    Posted by Donna Weaver on Jul 30, 2022

    This plant arrived at my home perfectly packaged and in glorious condition. I've ordered Princess Holly from other companies, but this is the first time I have received one that was in such healthy condition. Vibrant, bright green leaves, everything intact, perfect root ball. Because it was unusually hot and dry in my area, I had to wait to plant the Holly for a few weeks. This Princess Holly not only tolerated being in the pot for that period, it thrived in the pot until I could put it in the ground.