Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
South Africa
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
BERZELIA lanuginosa
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
Buttonbush
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
Buttonbush shrub
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
Button Strauch
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
buttonbush arbuste
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
arbusto buttonbush
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
Buttonbush θάμνος
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
arbusto Buttonbush
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
Buttonbush krzew
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Frutex Buttonbush
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Rubiales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Bruniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Buttonbush
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Buttonbush is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Buttonbush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buttonbush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Princess Holly and Buttonbush Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Buttonbush physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Buttonbush are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Buttonbush
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Buttonbush 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 Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buttonbush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
