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Blue Holly Seeds for Planting (Ilex × meserveae) – Cold Hardy Evergreen with Blue-Green Foliage

Blue Holly Seeds for Planting (Ilex × meserveae) – Cold Hardy Evergreen with Blue-Green Foliage

$16.49 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Soak seeds in water for 12–24 hours before sowing.

Sow seeds in moist, well-drained soil.

Cover lightly and keep soil evenly moist.

Place in a bright, warm location.

Transplant seedlings once they are well established.

How to Grow

Grow in full sun to partial shade.

Use fertile, well-drained soil.

Water regularly during early growth stages.

Mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots.

Prune lightly to maintain shape and density.

Tips

Ideal for cold and temperate regions.

Space plants well for good air circulation.

Suitable for formal hedges and evergreen screens.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Evergreen

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Ornamental

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Blue Holly Seeds for Planting (Ilex × meserveae) – Cold Hardy Evergreen with Blue-Green Foliage
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Evergreen shrub

Blue Holly is a cold-hardy evergreen shrub prized for its unique blue-green foliage and strong, upright growth. It is commonly used in landscapes as a hedge, privacy screen, or standalone feature plant. Adaptable and durable, this holly variety offers year-round greenery with minimal maintenance. Its dense foliage provides structure and elegance, making it an excellent choice for formal gardens, boundary planting, and mixed perennial landscapes.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Small

plant-height

Plant Height

Full Sun / Partial Shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

5–9

container-garden

Container Garden

No

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

1.5–2 m

planting-depth

Planting Depth

1–2 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000191752

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Blue Holly foliage blue-green rather than bright green?

Its characteristic blue-green foliage is a defining ornamental feature of this holly hybrid.

Can Blue Holly form a dense privacy screen?

Yes. Its upright growth and dense evergreen foliage make it suitable for hedges and screening.

Should Blue Holly seedlings be transplanted early?

Transplant seedlings once they are well established, as recommended on the product page.

Is Blue Holly suitable for warm growing zones?

The listed hardiness range is zones 5–9, covering cold and temperate growing conditions.

Can Blue Holly be grown in containers?

The product specifications state that container gardening is not recommended for this variety.

Why is spacing important when planting Blue Holly?

Adequate spacing allows airflow around plants and provides room for their upright growth to develop.