Ilex x meserveae

Blue Holly

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Hybrid evergreen shrub with distinctive spiny blue-green foliage and vibrant red berries in winter; a hardy ornamental.
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Plant Details

Common Name Blue Holly
Family Aquifoliaceae
Genus Ilex
Species Meserveae
Origin Cultivar Hybrid (Europe)
Blooming Foliage plant, small white flowers in late spring, red berries persist through winter
Leaf Color Blue-green to dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic, well-draining loam or peat-based mix with perlite for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering during dormancy to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for berry production and foliage color; tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape; remove dead wood and thin out dense areas for air circulation

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
20 – 300
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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