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Blue Prince Holly - Description
- Potted Holly Plant
- Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Prince’ (‘Conablu’) – Male Meserve Holly
- Evergreen shrub with lustrous blue-green, spiny leaves
- Purple-tinted stems add year-round interest
- Spring flowers (small, greenish-white) provide pollen for female hollies
Blue Prince Holly - Characteristics
- Form: Dense, upright, pyramidal evergreen shrub
- Mature Size: 2.5–4m height × 2–4m spread
- Foliage: Glossy, blue-green, spiny-edged leaves
- Stems: Distinctive purplish colouring
- Hardiness: Very hardy (suits all Irish regions)
- Growth Rate: Moderate; responds well to clipping
Blue Prince Holly - Uses
- Essential pollinator for female Meserve hollies (e.g. ‘Blue Princess’) to ensure berries
- Excellent evergreen hedge or privacy screen
- Structural specimen for mixed borders and entrances
- Suitable for coastal and exposed gardens
Blue Prince Holly - Care Instructions
- Plant in moist but well-drained soil; tolerates clay, loam, or sand
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Water regularly until established; drought tolerant once mature
- Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to shape
- For pollination, plant near female hollies (within ~15m)
- Mulch annually to conserve moisture and improve soil
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