Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, 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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
Chionodoxa
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
Chionodoxa
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
Chionodoxa
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
Chionodoxa
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Not Available
Platyhelminthes
Class
Not Available
Cestoda
Order
Aquifoliales
Liliales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Blue Princess Holly and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Princess Holly and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Blue Princess Holly and Chionodoxa. Blue Princess Holly has thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Princess Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Princess Holly has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic and Vomiting and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Princess Holly and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Princess Holly and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Chionodoxa
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.