Ilex 'Blue Princess' is a classic evergreen holly, prized for its exceptionally heavy crops of bright red berries. This is a female variety, and its main display is the stunning profusion of berries that stand out against its dark, blue-green, spiny foliage. To guarantee this fantastic berry show, it is essential that a male holly (such as 'Blue Prince') is planted nearby for pollination. Ilex 'Blue Princess' is a very adaptable and hardy evergreen, thriving in a wide range of conditions from full sun to partial shade in most well-drained soils, and is not fussy about soil. Pruning is generally only needed to maintain its dense, pyramidal shape or to form a hedge. This holly is very amenable to clipping; it can be trimmed lightly to keep it tidy or cut back more substantially if needed. It responds well to pruning, but be aware that removing branches will also remove the small flowers that lead to its famous berry display. Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
