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Ilex blue Maid Pyramide / Cone / 10L
Ilex meserveae Blue Maid
Confirmed format: 10 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Glossy blue-green evergreen foliage with year-round structure
- Supplied as a formally clipped, architectural cone
- Small white spring flowers followed by vibrant red autumn and winter berries
- Provides important food and shelter for garden birds
- Extremely hardy and low maintenance
- Ideal for containers and formal garden displays
Overview
Ilex meserveae 'Blue Maid', commonly known as holly, is a striking evergreen shrub celebrated for its dense, naturally conical growth and glossy blue-green foliage. Expertly pruned and shaped into a formal cone, this 10-litre specimen provides an instant architectural feature for entrances, patios, and formal planting schemes. Small white flowers appear in spring, followed by a heavy crop of bright red berries on female plants when pollinated, offering wonderful seasonal colour and wildlife value throughout autumn and winter.
Why We Love It
- Glossy blue-green evergreen foliage delivers reliable year-round structure.
- Supplied pre-shaped as a formal cone for an instant architectural statement.
- Produces charming white spring flowers followed by vibrant red winter berries.
- Brings elegance and symmetry to entrances, pathways, and patios.
- Extremely hardy and easy to care for in the garden.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Ilex meserveae 'Blue Maid' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Holly |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Blue and green |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Fruit Colour | Red |
| Growth Habit | Topiary cone |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Mature Height | 250-400 cm |
| Mature Spread | 150-250 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (down to -20°C) |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Flowering Months | April to May |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun to partial shade within a sheltered position to maintain the best foliage quality. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in acidic, fertile, moist but well-drained soil. |
| Watering | Water regularly during the establishment period and during prolonged dry spells. |
| Mulching | Apply a mulch in spring to help conserve moisture and improve soil structure. |
| Soil pH | Prefers acidic to neutral soil (pH 5.5 - 6.5) |
Perfect For
- Containers and pots
- Formal gardens
- Borders
- Entrance displays
- Patios and courtyards
Good to Know
- This is a female plant that requires a compatible male holly flowering nearby for reliable berry production.
- The spring flowers provide nectar for pollinators, while the red berries offer a vital food source for birds in winter.
- This plant is toxic if ingested and is toxic to cats and dogs.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 10 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Plant Shape | Cone-shaped topiary |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun
- Watering
- drought-tolerant
- Mature size
- 6.0m high· 6.0m wide
- Flowering
- White
- Foliage
- evergreen
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