Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
Celery
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
अजवायन
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
Sellerie
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
Céleri
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
Apio
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
Aipo
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
Seler
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
apium
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Apiales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Celery
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Princess Holly and Celery Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Celery are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Celery
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Celery 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 Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.