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Ilex Blue Maid Plant - 6Ltr Pot

£3499
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  1. Ilex × meserveae Blue Maid  – Blue Holly Evergreen Shrub - 6Ltr Pot

  2. Introductory paragraph
    Ilex × meserveae Blue Maid is a classic blue holly evergreen shrub valued for its dense, conical shape, dark glossy foliage and heavy displays of bright red berries. As one of the hardiest blue hollies, it offers reliable year-round structure and colour.

Key Features

  • Dense, conical habit ideal for hedging, screening or specimen planting

  • Rich dark bluish-green evergreen leaves with a traditional spiny texture

  • Produces small white flowers in spring, followed by abundant berries

  • Heavy crops of vivid red berries on female plants when pollinated

  • Female counterpart to Ilex ‘Blue Boy’, required nearby for fruiting

  • Noted for being exceptionally hardy and pollution tolerant

Product Description

Ilex × meserveae Blue Maid forms a strong, upright evergreen shrub or small tree, gradually reaching up to 4 metres in height. Its dense branching and deep blue-green foliage create a bold, architectural presence in the garden throughout the year.

In spring, small white flowers appear, which develop into an impressive display of bright red berries in autumn and winter, provided a suitable male pollinator such as Ilex ‘Blue Boy’ is planted nearby. These berries add valuable winter interest and are highly decorative in the landscape.

Adaptable and robust, Blue Maid performs well in a wide range of soils and garden situations. It is particularly effective as a formal hedge, windbreak or statement plant, and is well suited to urban gardens thanks to its pollution resistance.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Ilex × meserveae Blue Maid (‘Mesid’) (f)

  • Common name: Blue holly

  • Plant type: Evergreen shrub or small tree

  • Ultimate height: 2.5–4 metres

  • Time to ultimate height: 10–20 years

  • Ultimate spread: 1.5–2.5 metres

  • Foliage: Dark bluish-green, spiny evergreen leaves

  • Flowering: Small white flowers in spring

  • Berry colour: Red (female plant)

  • Pollination: Requires a male variety such as ‘Blue Boy’

  • Soil types: Chalk, clay, loam, sand

  • Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, well-drained

  • Soil pH: Acid, alkaline or neutral

  • Position: Full sun or partial shade

  • Aspect: South-, east- or west-facing

  • Exposure: Exposed or sheltered

Care Tips

  • Plant in well-drained soil, improving with organic matter if needed

  • Water regularly during establishment, especially in dry periods

  • Mulch annually to retain moisture and protect roots

  • Prune lightly in late spring or summer to maintain shape

  • Ensure a male holly pollinator is planted nearby for berry production

Conclusion
With its rich evergreen foliage, excellent hardiness and spectacular berry display, Ilex × meserveae Blue Maid is a superb choice for year-round interest, making it an attractive and practical addition to gardens large and small.

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Delivery

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Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

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Additional delivery charges may apply for:
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- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
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What is the warranty on my purchase?

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Returns

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When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.