Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Melissa, Sachet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
English Lavender
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
Englisch Lavendel
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
English Lavender
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Not Available
Dicotyledonae
Order
Aquifoliales
Lamiales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and English Lavender
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Princess Holly and English Lavender Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and English Lavender are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and English Lavender
Care of Blue Princess Holly and English Lavender 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 English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.
