Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Not Available, Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
चुकंदर
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
Rübe
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
betterave
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
remolacha
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
beterraba
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
buraczany
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Not Available
Streptophyta
Class
Not Available
Caryophyllidae
Order
Aquifoliales
Not Available
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Beet
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Blue Princess Holly and Beet Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Beet are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Beet
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.