Ilex Meserveae Blue Princess Half Standard - Premium Holly Lollipop 120cm
Ilex Meserveae Blue Princess Half Standard - Premium Holly Lollipop 120cm
Ilex meserveae 'Blue Princess' – Half Standard Holly
The Ilex meserveae 'Blue Princess' half standard is an exceptional architectural holly that brings year-round elegance to your garden. Standing 120cm tall with a classic lollipop form, this premium specimen features glossy blue-green foliage and produces abundant bright red berries in autumn and winter.
Key Features & Benefits
- Elegant half standard form with clear stem and rounded crown
- Striking blue-green evergreen foliage provides year-round colour
- Produces vibrant red berries for winter interest (female variety)
- Excellent frost hardiness and disease resistance
- Perfect for formal gardens, topiary displays, and container planting
- Ideal as a focal point or paired for entranceways
Planting & Care
Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the first growing season. Hardy and tolerant of coastal exposure. For best berry production, plant near a male pollinator such as 'Blue Prince'. Trim lightly in late summer to maintain shape if desired.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates most soil types. Excellent in large containers with quality loam-based or ericaceous compost, or planted in formal borders. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Water regularly during the first growing season. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Trim lightly in late summer to maintain the lollipop shape. Stake securely if planted in the ground. For best berry production, plant near a male pollinator such as Ilex meserveae 'Blue Prince'.
Size & Specification
Supplied at approximately 120cm overall height including pot. Half standard lollipop form with a clear stem and rounded crown. Distinctive glossy blue-green foliage. Female variety — produces abundant red berries when a male pollinator (e.g. 'Blue Prince') is nearby. Slow to moderate growth rate. Fully hardy. Fully evergreen.
Delivery & Dispatch
Dispatched within 3–5 working days via overnight courier in protective packaging. Plants are carefully packaged to protect the shape and foliage during transit. Please ensure someone is available to receive the delivery.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Produces small white flowers in spring which attract bees and other pollinators. Abundant bright red berries in autumn and winter provide a valuable food source for thrushes, blackbirds, redwings, and fieldfares. The dense evergreen crown provides excellent shelter and nesting cover for garden birds. Tolerant of coastal conditions, making it a good choice for wildlife-friendly planting in exposed gardens.