Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
China rose
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
Tropical Hibiscus
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
Hibiscus Tropical
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
hibisco tropical
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
τροπική Hibiscus
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
Hibiscus tropical
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
Tropical Hibiscus
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Tropical Hibiscus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Malvales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Chinese hibiscus
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Chinese hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Chinese hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Chinese hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese hibiscus is Neutral.
Blue Princess Holly and Chinese hibiscus Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Chinese hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Chinese hibiscus are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
- Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Chinese hibiscus
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Chinese hibiscus 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 Chinese hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.