Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, North America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible dye
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Blue Princess Holly
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
BluePrincess Holly Plant
In German
Wunderblume
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
In French
Belle-de-nuit
BluePrincess houx Plante
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
Maravilha
BluePrincess Planta Holly
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
BluePrincess Holly roślin
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Aquifoliales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Blue Princess Holly
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Blue Princess Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Blue Princess Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Blue Princess Holly season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Blue Princess Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Blue Princess Holly Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Blue Princess Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Blue Princess Holly are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
- Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Blue Princess Holly
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Blue Princess Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and 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. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.