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Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht'

Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' is perfect for creating a tall hedge. This evergreen hedge plant retains its leaves all year, providing privacy and beauty. Easy to prune, it grows 20-30 cm annually, making it ideal for hedging.

Winter hardiness
Very winter hardy

Pruning
Once a year

Growth rate
20-30cm a year

Visual barrier
Moderately obscuring

Position
Shade, partial shade, sun

Maintenance
Low maintenance

25+ £23.45

50+ £22.80

100+ £22.20

Plant height on delivery (excluding root system)
60-80

Number of plants per linear meter
3

27.14

24.65

per piece

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25+ £27.35

50+ £26.65

100+ £25.90

Plant height on delivery (excluding root system)
80-100

Number of plants per linear meter
3

31.68

28.80

per piece

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25+ £40.25

50+ £39.20

100+ £38.15

Plant height on delivery (excluding root system)
100-125

Number of plants per linear meter
2,5

46.63

42.40

per piece

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25+ £52.55

50+ £51.20

100+ £49.80

Plant height on delivery (excluding root system)
125-150

Number of plants per linear meter
2,5

60.86

55.35

per piece

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15+ £79.05

25+ £77.00

50+ £74.90

Plant height on delivery (excluding root system)
150-175

Number of plants per linear meter
2

91.55

83.25

per piece

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15+ £122.20

25+ £118.95

50+ £115.75

Plant height on delivery (excluding root system)
175-200

Number of plants per linear meter
2

141.48

128.60

per piece

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Buy ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht'

Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' hedge is a type of evergreen plant known for its dense foliage and vibrant green leaves. This plant belongs to the Ilex genus and is commonly referred to as Blue holly. The 'Heckenpracht' cultivar is ideal for creating a tall hedge, providing privacy and a lush backdrop in gardens. Its evergreen nature means it retains its leaves throughout the year, making it a reliable choice for year-round coverage. Additionally, this hedge plant is easy to prune, allowing for radical pruning if necessary, which helps maintain its shape and size. Choosing Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' for a garden hedge ensures a robust and attractive boundary that enhances the garden's aesthetic while offering practical benefits.

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Ilex Heckenpracht Hedge: Plant Properties and Characteristics

The Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' is an evergreen hedge plant known for its vibrant green leaves. This hedge is perfect for creating a tall hedge or as part of a collection of hedging plants. The leaves are glossy and smooth, adding a touch of elegance to any garden. This plant thrives in various light conditions, including shade, partial shade, and full sun, making it versatile for different garden settings. The Ilex Heckenpracht hedge grows at a moderate pace, with an annual growth rate of 20-30 cm. This allows for easy maintenance and shaping to achieve the desired height and width. Regular pruning helps maintain its dense, upright growth habit, ensuring it remains a thick and effective barrier. The plant can reach a significant height, depending on how it is pruned, making it an excellent choice for those looking to create a tall hedge. One of the standout features of the Ilex Heckenpracht is its ability to become quickly sight-dense, providing privacy and security. This characteristic makes it an ideal choice for those seeking a burglar-resistant hedge. With its dense branching, this hedge plant offers a robust and impenetrable barrier when properly maintained. Overall, the Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' is a reliable and attractive option for anyone looking to enhance their garden with a durable and visually appealing hedge.

The Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' hedge is a versatile plant suitable for creating a tall hedge. It is winter hardy, thriving in USDA zone 6a, and can withstand temperatures as low as -23.3°C. However, the timing of frost and the plant's location, including soil and wind conditions, can affect its hardiness. This hedge plant adapts well to all well-drained soil types, ensuring it can be planted in various garden settings. Ideal soil moisture is crucial for its growth, so it's important to avoid waterlogged conditions that could harm the plant.

In terms of biodiversity, the Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' supports wildlife by providing shelter and food for birds, bees, and butterflies. While the plant is considered toxic, it is safe for garden use when handled properly, making it suitable for gardens with children and pets. The plant blooms with white flowers in April and May, adding visual interest to the garden. Its main ornamental value lies in its dense foliage, which makes it an excellent choice for privacy hedges. It combines well with other hedging plants, allowing for creative garden designs. When planting, the size of the plant at delivery determines the number needed per metre, so refer to plant properties for guidance. Consider adding this hedge plant to enhance the garden's structure and appeal.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Ilex meserveae Heckenpracht

The Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' hedge is a popular choice for gardens due to its many benefits:

All advantages:

Ideal for hedges: This plant is perfect for creating a tall hedge, providing privacy and structure.
Retains its leaves: As an evergreen, it keeps its leaves all year round, ensuring a lush appearance.
Evergreen: The plant remains green throughout the seasons, adding consistent colour to the garden.
Easy to prune: It is simple to maintain, making it a convenient choice for gardeners.
Radical pruning possible: The plant can handle heavy pruning if needed, allowing for shape adjustments.
Fast-growing: With a growth rate of 20-30 cm per year, it quickly becomes sight-dense.
Winter hardy: It can withstand temperatures as low as -20.6°C to -23.3°C, suitable for USDA zone 6a.

All disadvantages:

No specific disadvantages are known for this plant.

Overall, the Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' hedge is a reliable and attractive choice for those looking to enhance their garden with a robust and easy-to-care-for hedge plant.

Available Heijnen Ilex Heckenpracht Hedge Plants

Heijnen has the following Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' hedge plants in its range:

Ideal placement of a Ilex 'Heckenpracht'

Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' hedge thrives in various conditions, making it a versatile choice for gardens. It grows well in both sun and shade, adapting to different light levels. The ideal spot for this hedge plant is in well-drained soil, which helps prevent waterlogging. This plant is suitable for all soil types, as long as they are not too wet. A good location ensures better growth, vibrant leaf colour, and a healthier plant overall. Ilex Heckenpracht can be used as a tall hedge or as a solitary plant, providing flexibility in garden design. Choosing the right spot is crucial for its growth and flowering, ensuring the hedge remains strong and attractive. Proper placement leads to a robust hedge that enhances any garden space.

Planting a Ilex 'Heckenpracht'

When planting the Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' hedge, proper soil preparation is essential for growth. The soil should be well-tilled to improve water drainage and nutrient availability. This step is crucial before planting, as it ensures the plants receive adequate water and nutrients. Mixing organic materials like compost into the existing soil can enhance growth. Pot-grown plants can be planted year-round, except during frost. Plants with a jute sack around the root ball should be planted with the sack intact. After planting, it's important to water the plants until they are well-rooted. The size of the Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' hedge plant determines how many can be planted per square metre. Soil preparation is key to successful planting. For more details, refer to the planting instructions provided.

Pruning a Ilex 'Heckenpracht'

Pruning the Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' hedge is important to keep it healthy and looking good. Regular trimming helps the hedge grow thick and strong. It also keeps the hedge in shape and stops it from getting too big. The best time to prune this hedge is in late spring or early summer. Pruning once or twice a year is usually enough. Use sharp tools like hedge shears or a pruning saw for the best results. Good tools make clean cuts, which help the plant heal faster. Always clean tools before use to prevent spreading any problems. For the best advice, trim the hedge evenly and avoid cutting too much at once. This helps the Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' hedge stay healthy and attractive in the garden.

Watering a Ilex 'Heckenpracht'

The Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' hedge has a normal water requirement. It is important to water this hedge plant deeply rather than giving small amounts daily. This ensures the roots grow strong and deep. The best time to water is early in the morning or late in the afternoon to reduce evaporation. Always check the soil to see if the hedge plant really needs water. The soil should be moist but not soggy. Make sure excess water can drain away, whether the hedge is in the ground or in a pot. For newly planted hedging plants, use a hose or watering can until they are well-rooted. Drip irrigation systems work best once the plants are established. The Ilex meserveae 'Heckenpracht' is not highly drought-resistant, so regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods.

Fertilising a Ilex 'Heckenpracht'

Fertilising the Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' hedge is crucial for its growth and health. Regular feeding ensures vibrant leaves and strong branches. Organic fertilisers are recommended as they prevent root and leaf burn, unlike chemical options. Heijnen's Organic Starter Fertilizer and Organic Maintenance Fertilizer are ideal choices. Apply fertiliser twice a year, in spring and summer, to support the hedge's development. The amount of fertiliser depends on the size of the hedge plant. Ensure the fertiliser reaches the soil by watering the garden, especially during dry periods, so nutrients are absorbed by the roots. This practice helps maintain a lush and healthy hedge, making it a perfect choice for hedging plants.

The characteristics of a Ilex 'Heckenpracht'

Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' is a popular choice for creating a tall hedge due to its dense foliage and vibrant green leaves. This hedge plant is known for its ability to withstand cold weather, making it ideal for gardens in cooler climates. Additionally, the Heckenpracht produces small red berries that add a splash of colour to the garden in winter.

The ideal variety for you Buy ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht'

Ilex × meserveae 'Heckenpracht' is perfect for creating a tall hedge. This evergreen plant retains its leaves all year, ensuring privacy and beauty in the garden. With a growth rate of 20-30 cm per year, it quickly forms a dense screen. Easy to prune, it can handle radical pruning if needed. Choose Heijnen for quality hedging plants like the Ilex Heckenpracht hedge.

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