Royal Family Holly Combo
Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' / Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince'
16 reviews
Royal Family Holly Combo
Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' / Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince'
16 reviews
- Includes both male and female holly plants for optimal berry production
- Easy to grow and maintain, perfect for beginner gardeners
- Produces bright red berries that add a festive touch to your garden
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Why Royal Family Holly Combo?
The Royal Family Holly Combo is a popular combination of two holly plant varieties, Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' and Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince'. This pairing is favored for its stunning foliage and colorful berries. 'Blue Princess' boasts dark green leaves with a bluish tinge, while 'Blue Prince' has blue-green leaves. The two together create a beautiful and regal presence in any garden or landscape. Additionally, this combo is known for its hardiness and disease resistance.
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Sunlight
The Royal Family Holly Combo typically requires full sun to partial shade, preferring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for optimal growth and health.
Watering
The watering requirement for Royal Family Holly Combo is moderate. It thrives best in moist, well-drained soil. Be careful not to overwater, as excessive moisture can lead to root rot.
Fertilizing
Royal Family Holly Combo requires a balanced fertilizer with a ratio of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) such as a 10-10-10 or 20-20-20. Regularly feeding them with this type of fertilizer ensures their optimal growth and health.
Royal Family Holly Combo: A Simple Design Trick With a Great Impact
In search of a magical escape that makes you and your family smile whenever you step into your outdoor space? The humble royal family holly combo does it all. Its overall grace and delicacy make this plant a simple styling trick that effortlessly completes the scene.
The holly royal family (Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' / Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince') is a stunning ornamental broad-leaved evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 to 10 feet in height and 6 to 8 feet in spread, featuring a medium growth rate and growing zones of 5 to 9.
What makes this beautiful shrub truly shine is that it goes through an impressive journey to realize its full potential and bring its breathtaking beauty to fruition. Starting with tiny white flowers, the royal family combo (blue holly) develops into a round green fruit until the shrub eventually arrives at its final destination: mind-blowing red berries.
Magically popping in your yard like rare rubies, the berries bejewel your outdoor space, transforming it into a spectacular hideaway.
No matter if you add it to your outdoor space as a natural privacy screen to prevent curious passersby from stealthily stealing peaks, grow it as a specimen plant and a focal point to bring charm and value to the scene, or use it as a hedge for a stunning effect, the royal family holly combo gives your yard year-round interest. All you need to do is plant it in full sun in well-drained soil.
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Plant Information:
| Botanical Name: | Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' / Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince' |
| USDA Zones: | 5-9 |
| Water: | Moderate |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Soil Needs: | Well Drained |
| Mature Height: | 6 - 10 feet |
| Mature Spread: | 6 - 8 feet |
Pollination Info
Pollination Information for Royal Family Holly Combo
The Royal Family Holly Combo is a cross between two holly cultivars: Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' and Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince'. Both cultivars are a type of holly known as meserve hollies and were developed by Kathleen Meserve, an American horticulturist.
The Royal Family Holly Combo is a female-male pollination combination. The 'Blue Princess' is the female cultivar and the 'Blue Prince' is the male cultivar. This means that both plants are required for the Royal Family Holly Combo to produce berries.
Pollination occurs when pollen from the male flowers on the 'Blue Prince' plant is transferred to the female flowers on the 'Blue Princess' plant. This can happen naturally through the work of bees or other pollinators, or it can be done manually with a paintbrush or cotton swab. The best time to pollinate holly plants is in the early morning when the flowers are still fresh and the bees are active.
It's important to note that not all holly cultivars are compatible for pollination. In order to produce berries, the male and female plants must be genetically compatible. The Royal Family Holly Combo is a well-matched pairing that is known to produce large quantities of berries.
Overall, the Royal Family Holly Combo is a beautiful and fruitful addition to any garden. With proper care and pollination, it can provide a great source of food and shelter for wildlife in the winter months.
FAQ
Royal Family Holly Combo (Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' / Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince') FAQ
What is the Royal Family Holly Combo (Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' / Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince')?
The Royal Family Holly Combo is a combination of two plants, Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' and Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince', which are known for their blue-green foliage and bright red berries.
What are some characteristics of the Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess'?
The Blue Princess is a female shrub that can grow up to 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. It has glossy, dark green leaves with blue-green undersides. In the fall, it produces bright red berries that last well into winter.
What are some characteristics of the Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince'?
The Blue Prince is a male shrub that can grow up to 12 feet tall and 8 feet wide. It has dark green leaves with blue-green undersides, similar to the Blue Princess. It does not produce berries, but it is essential for pollinating the female Blue Princess.
Are the Royal Family Holly Combo plants easy to maintain?
Yes, the Royal Family Holly Combo plants are low-maintenance and do not require much pruning. They are adaptable to most soil types and can tolerate both full sun and partial shade. However, it is important to water them regularly during the first year after planting.
What is the best time to plant the Royal Family Holly Combo?
The best time to plant the Royal Family Holly Combo is in late fall or early spring when the weather is cool and moist. This will give the plants time to establish their root systems before the hot summer months arrive.
Do the Royal Family Holly Combo plants attract wildlife?
Yes, the bright red berries produced by the Blue Princess are a favorite food for birds such as cedar waxwings, robins, and blue jays. The plants also provide shelter for small animals such as squirrels and rabbits.
Can the Royal Family Holly Combo plants be used in landscaping?
Yes, the Royal Family Holly Combo plants are a popular choice for landscaping as they provide both visual interest and functional benefits. They can be used as hedges, foundation plants, or as accents in mixed borders. They are also a good choice for winter interest as their red berries can add color to the landscape even when other plants have lost their leaves.
Planting & Care
Planting & Care for Royal Family Holly Combo
To ensure proper growth and healthy development, follow these planting and care instructions:
Planting:
- Choose a location with well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole.
- Remove the plant from its container and gently loosen the roots.
- Place the plant in the hole and backfill with soil, slightly tamping down the soil as you go.
- Water deeply after planting to settle the soil.
Care:
- Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system.
- Mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to shape the plant as desired.
- Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.
- Monitor for pests and diseases and treat as necessary.
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