Ilex mes. Blue Maid 5 Ltr cone

Ilex Meserveae 'Blue Maid'

The Ilex Meserveae 'Blue Maid' is a very striking variety of holly. Great for brightening up winter gardens it's dark green glossy foliage has a deep blue haze and although is slightly spikey the prickles tend to be soft. Small white flowers appear in Springtime and are followed by a long lasting heavy crop of berries which become a vibrant bright red later in the season. It is low maintenance, evergreen and hardy.

Grown and shaped into a cone it gives a striking effect when next to a doorway or pathway especially at Christmas, and it is equally suited to growing in the open ground or in planters. Sold covered in berries.

Key Features:

• Flowers:  Small white flowers which develop into small green berries which mature to bright red
• Foliage: Spiky, dark green foliage which is soft as holly goes
• Height & Spread: Grows to 6 meters tall with a spread of 4-6 meters
• Growth Habit: Natural conical shape but will need to be trimmed to maintain shape
• Best Placement: Looks incredible in a pot at a front door for christmas
• Care Requirements: Drought-tolerant and low maintenance. Requires full sun for best flowering/berries