Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
China, Japan
  
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
  
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
  
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Prostrate/Trailing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
  
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Needs more water during establishment
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
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
  
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Ants, pollinators
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
  
allergic reaction
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
  
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Unknown
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
  
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Edging, Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
  
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
  
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
  
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
  
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
  
pachysandra
  
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
  
Ysander
  
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
  
pachysandra
  
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
  
Pachysandra
  
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
  
Pachysandra
  
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
  
Pachysandra
  
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
  
Runianka
  
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
  
Pachysandra
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Not Available
  
NA
  
Order
Aquifoliales
  
Buxales
  
Family
Aquifoliaceae
  
Buxaceae
  
Genus
Ilex
  
Pachysandra
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
sarcococceae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
NA
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Pachysandra
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Princess Holly and Pachysandra Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Pachysandra are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Pachysandra
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.