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Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’

Blue Holly Blue Maid
Low Maintenance Hardiness H7

Glossy blue-green foliage on purple stems and bright red winter berries make Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’ an attractive female holly for hedging and specimen planting. A nearby male such as ‘Blue Prince’ greatly improves berry production.
SKU: ILEX-177-Y
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Size
Max Height
2.5 m — 4.0 m
Max Spread
1.5 m — 2.5 m
Growth Habit
Tall, narrow growth habit with strongly vertical main stems., Densely branched plant with compact, leafy, rounded overall shape.
Planting Position
Sunlight Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Full Sun Part Shade
Aspect Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
South East West
Exposure Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Exposed / Sheltered
Hardiness Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
(< −20 °C) Extremely hardy
Ideal Soil Conditions
Soil Type Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Moisture Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Moist but permeable / Free draining
Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Acid Alkaline Neutral
Plant Uses & Merits
Uses
  • Patios / Courtyards
  • Hedging / Screening
Merits
  • Low Maintenance

Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’ Description

Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’ is a dense evergreen holly with glossy, dark blue-green leaves carried on purple-flushed stems. Small spring flowers are followed on female plants by bright red berries that persist into winter, provided a compatible male cultivar is growing nearby. Mature plants generally reach around 2 to 3 metres high and develop a broad, bushy habit. Grow in full sun or partial shade in fertile soil that remains moist but drains freely. Meserve hollies are noted for good cold tolerance and are dependable in Irish gardens. Use as an evergreen hedge, screen or structural border shrub. Prune in late summer where shaping is needed. ‘Blue Prince’ is a commonly used male pollinator for this cultivar.

Planting Guide for Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’

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Care guide for Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’

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