Ilex meserveae Blue Maid 80-100 CM C10

Ilex meserveae Blue Maid 80-100 CM C10

Blue Maid (Ilex meserveae) is a female holly valued for its dense, glossy bluegreen, spiny foliage and neat, structural habit. In late spring it bears small white flowers; when pollinated by a suitable male (e.g. Blue Prince), it produces bright red berries that add winter interest. Grow in full sun or partial shade in moist but welldrained, fertile soil, preferably neutral to acidic. A fully hardy choice for specimens, evergreen structure and formal hedging; moderate growth with an eventual height and spread within the medium shrub range.

Position: Full sun or partial shade Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Moist but well-drained, fertile; prefers neutral to acidic soils Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
light:light-shade
facing:south
facing:west
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:prefers-acid-soil
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
flowering:may
flowering:june
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:blue
size:2m-5m
gardenstyle:formal
gardenstyle:architectural