Ilex Meserveae Blue Maid Topiary Ball 90/100cm

Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’ – Elegant Evergreen Topiary with Winter Colour
(Topiary Ball, 90–100cm Diameter)

Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’ is a hardy, female holly cultivar admired for its lustrous, deep blue-green foliage and clusters of vibrant red berries in autumn and winter. Expertly shaped into a dense, formal ball measuring 90–100cm in diameter, this evergreen topiary adds instant sophistication and structure to entrances, patios, and formal garden designs.

Highly tolerant of cold and wind, ‘Blue Maid’ offers reliable year-round interest and seasonal colour when grown near a male holly such as ‘Blue Prince’ for optimal pollination. Its glossy leaves maintain a neat, polished appearance with minimal care, making it ideal for low-maintenance yet high-impact planting schemes.

Key Features

• Foliage: Glossy, blue-green spiny leaves with a refined, dense habit

• Berries: Bright red winter berries (requires nearby male for pollination)

• Form: Professionally clipped topiary ball, 90–100cm diameter

• Evergreen: Maintains colour and shape throughout the year

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Buxus sempervirens cones – complementary evergreen forms

• Lavandula ‘Hidcote’ – for contrast in texture and seasonal scent

• Heuchera ‘Caramel’ – warm foliage tones to accentuate berries

• Hydrangea paniculata ‘Little Lime’ – soft floral balance

• Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ – red stems echo berry colour in winter

Ideal For

• Formal entrances and symmetrical plantings

• Evergreen focal points in garden beds or pots

• Year-round topiary displays

• Seasonal interest with minimal upkeep

Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK

• Maintenance: Light trimming to maintain shape; prune in late spring

Why Choose Ilex ‘Blue Maid’ Topiary Ball?

• Stunning evergreen structure with seasonal berries
• Cold-hardy and resilient in urban or exposed settings
• Easy-care topiary for high-end garden design
• Perfect for classic or modern planting schemes

With its bold, sculptural presence and rich seasonal colour, Ilex ‘Blue Maid’ topiary is a refined and reliable feature that delivers elegance all year round.

Ilex Meserveae Blue Maid Topiary Ball 90/100cm Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.