{"product_id":"castle-rouge-blue-holly","title":"Castle Rouge® Blue Holly (Ilex x meserveae)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore than just a pollinator, Castle Rouge® Blue Holly brings bold beauty to the landscape. While its primary role is to support berry production on female blue hollies—like Castle Keep®—this male variety doesn’t fade into the background. Instead, it stands out with vibrant red new growth throughout the season and rich burgundy tones that deepen in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith a commanding size and a full, upright habit, Castle Rouge® produces an abundance of soft, spring flowers—offering both visual appeal and essential pollen for nearby female hollies. Its foliage is soft to the touch, making it a welcoming choice for planting near walkways, in cutting gardens, or along driveways where beauty and utility go hand-in-hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFunctional, attractive, and full of seasonal interest, Castle Rouge® Blue Holly proves that pollinators can be as ornamental as they are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e5-8 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHardy in zones 5-7, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 4-5 feet apart for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eProduces white flowers in the spring\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains soft to the touch deep green foliage year-round, with new growth emerging red\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms on old wood\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for borders, hedges, edges, landscapes or mass planting \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFall and winter interest\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertilize with \u003ca title=\"Plant Fertilizer\" href=\"https:\/\/provenwinnersdirect.com\/products\/zzftmr101zf01\"\u003eProven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food\u003c\/a\u003e in spring and mid summer. It’s best to avoid pruning, as flowers grow from old wood. If you need to do a few maintenance cuts, you can do so in the late winter or early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a male variety.\u003cstrong\u003e It will not produce berries, but is used to pollinate females. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant one male for every seven females, and be sure to position them within 50 feet of each other so they can get good cross-pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping Info:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy free shipping on orders over $175\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSize at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eQuart shrubs are 5-8\" tall at shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e1-Gallon shrubs are 6-24\" tall at shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eShrubs ship dormant November through April\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/provenwinnersdirect.com\/blogs\/garden-resource-center\/proven-winners-direct-planning-a-garden-101\"\u003eRead our guide to get started with planning a garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners® ColorChoice®","offers":[{"title":"4.5\" Quart \/ Ships Now","offer_id":44291575545995,"sku":"ILXPRC1077800","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0316\/4019\/1115\/files\/ILXPRC107-CloseUp-1.jpg?v=1775240580","url":"https:\/\/provenwinnersdirect.com\/products\/castle-rouge-blue-holly","provider":"Proven Winners Direct™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}