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About Blue Princess Holly and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus


About Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Blue Princess Holly


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Not Available   

Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis   
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge   

Number of Varieties
600   
14
8   
99+

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands   
gardens   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
9 - 1   

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   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
400.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
300.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Red   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Green, Light Green, Yellow   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Yellow, Green, Pink   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Gold, Tan   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate   
Ovate and toothed   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam   

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   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Salt   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Care

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 Plants
  
  

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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loam   

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   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

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   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

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   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

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   
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   

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   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'   
Hibiscus syriacus   

Common Name
Blue Princess Holly   
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea   

In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant   
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   

In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze   
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus   

In French
BluePrincess houx Plante   
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus   

In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess   
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus   

In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών   
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus   

In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly   
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus   

In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin   
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   

In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly   
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Not Available   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Not Available   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Aquifoliales   
Malvales   

Family
Aquifoliaceae   
Malvaceae   

Genus
Ilex   
Hibiscus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Malveae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Malvoideae   

Number of Species
600   
30
Not Available   

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Properties of Blue Princess Holly and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Blue Princess Holly and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Blue Princess Holly and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus. Blue Princess Holly has thorns and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus 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 Rose of Sharon Hibiscus 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 Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.

Blue Princess Holly and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information

Blue Princess Holly and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:

Care of Blue Princess Holly and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Care of Blue Princess Holly and Rose of Sharon 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 Rose of Sharon 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 Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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