Ilex Meserveae Blue Maid 1/4 Standard 6 Litre Pot

Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’ – Hardy Evergreen with Winter Berries & Glossy Foliage
(¼ Standard, 6 Litre Pot)

Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’ is a robust, female holly variety prized for its glossy, blue-green foliage and showy red berries in autumn and winter. Supplied as a ¼ standard in a 6 Litre pot with a lollipop-style crown on a short stem, it brings neat structure and vibrant seasonal colour to small gardens, patios, or formal borders. This evergreen holly maintains excellent shape, offers year-round interest, and is a great choice for decorative containers or low screening.

With high tolerance to cold and wind, 'Blue Maid' is well-suited to the UK climate. Plant near a male holly like ‘Blue Prince’ for optimal berry production.

Key Features

• Foliage: Rich, blue-green spiny leaves with a glossy sheen

• Ultimate Height: 2.5 - 4m
• Ultimate Spread: 1.5 - 2.5m

• Berries: Abundant red berries in autumn/winter (needs male pollinator)

• Form: ¼ standard with a rounded head on a short stem

• Evergreen: Year-round colour and texture

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Ilex ‘Blue Prince’ – for pollination and matching form

• Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’ – adds flower and foliage contrast

• Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’ – rich tones beneath the evergreen canopy

• Cornus ‘Midwinter Fire’ – vivid stems to echo berry colour

• Cyclamen coum – winter interest at the base

Ideal For

• Seasonal colour in formal displays

• Containers on terraces or near doorways

• Compact borders and small garden spaces

• Low-maintenance structure with winter appeal

Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

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

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK

• Maintenance: Minimal – prune lightly after berry season if shaping is needed

Why Choose Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’ (¼ Standard)?

• Attractive berries and glossy evergreen foliage
• Neat, formal structure for containers or borders
• Hardy and low maintenance
• Long-lasting garden interest with a seasonal twist

Whether planted alone or in a pair, ‘Blue Maid’ adds elegance and reliable evergreen structure to gardens and patios—especially when its brilliant berries light up the colder months.

Ilex Meserveae Blue Maid 1/4 Standard 6 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Slow Growing 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.