Ilex meserveae Hecken Star - Blue Holly
Ilex meserveae Hecken Star - Blue Holly
Ilex meserveae Hecken Star - Blue Holly
Ilex meserveae Hecken Star - Blue Holly
Ilex meserveae Hecken Star - Blue Holly
Ilex meserveae Hecken Star - Blue Holly
Ilex meserveae Heckenstar®
Blue Holly, Meserve Holly
The first shipment had languished and never recovered. The young plant sent as a replacement is of fine quality and very vigorous. It should live up to all its promises. Thank you very much!
Ba Duong, 21/06/2022
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Description
Ilex meserveae 'Hecken Star' is a new cultivar of American holly that stands out for the elegance of its habit, with a dense and regular pyramid shape, and the beauty of its foliage, which is sharp and a dark bluish-green colour. This male bush, which does not bear fruit, has also been selected for its ability to pollinate many female varieties that can produce the red fruits we love in its presence. Adorned with small white-pink flowers in spring, this holly remains majestic all year round, even in winter when other plants are dormant.
Native to North America, Ilex x meserveae is a horticultural hybrid obtained in 1964 by cross-breeding Ilex aquifolium, the common holly, and its prostrate cousin, Ilex rugosa. It is a moderately fast-growing bush that prefers deep soils that retain moisture. 'Hecken Star' has a bushy pyramidal habit and reaches a height of about 4m (13ft) and a width of 3m (9ft 10in) at maturity. Its flowering from April to June produces beautiful small flowers in white and variegated pink colour, at the axil of the leaves and the terminal part of the branches, but it does not produce fruit. However, its abundance and the quality of its pollen allow for excellent pollination. Its leaves are alternate, rather narrow, measuring 4 to 5cm (1.6 to 2in) in length, and are very spiny and undulate along the edges. This historic and shiny foliage is very decorative even during the winter months. Its young stems are initially purple to red and then turn a purplish-green colour over time.
When planted alone or shaped into a topiary, this 'Hecken Star' holly will capture attention and surprise. It should be planted in non-calcareous soil and in an open position to promote regular growth. It is essential for fruiting female varieties ('Blue Princess', 'Heckenfee', common holly, or variegated 'Argenteomarginata'), and it is perfect in a mixed evergreen hedge. It can also be an elegant specimen in a large container on a terrace. It is worth noting that this bush is resistant to air pollution and salt spray.
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Ilex
meserveae
Heckenstar®
Aquifoliaceae
Blue Holly, Meserve Holly
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Evergreen down to -15°C, Ilex meserveae 'Hecken Star' thrives in sunny or semi-shady locations. Plant it in deep and loose soil, with a neutral to acidic pH, rich in humus, retaining freshness even in summer. Plant it from September to March. Pruning should be done if necessary during the period from March to April.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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