Why Do My Blue Maid Hollies Look Different?

Question

I purchased approximately 30 Blue Maid Hollies and planted them last of Spring 2019, this year they’re starting to blossom but I noticed about 10 of them are a lighter green and the rest are a nice rich blue green. Did I get tricked and sold different hollys? Or are they all the same just not getting the same nutrients?

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Answer 1

It is most likely a nutrient issue, namely Iron. They may be lacking the nitrogen necessary, or the pH of the soil could be too high, as well.

These articles will help:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/holly-yellow-leaves.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/growing-holly-bushes.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm