Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Pruning
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, 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
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
southernwood
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
Eberraute
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
Abrótano
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Southernwood
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Asterales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Southernwood
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southernwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Blue Princess Holly and Southernwood Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Southernwood are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Southernwood
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Southernwood 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 Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.