Plant Size Height Up to 800cm (315in)
Spread Up to 800cm (315in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For patiohedgescottage gardenswildlife gardenslow maintenance gardenwoodland garden

Position In Sun or semi shade

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Buxus sempervirens is one of the most useful evergreen shrubs in the garden! Its small, glossy green leaves are densely packed on slow growing, bushy plants. A stalwart of the cottage garden and stately home alike, Box has traditionally been used to form neat Box hedges, border edges and fabulous topiary. Well loved for its ability to withstand regular clipping, Box plants provide low maintenance structure to the garden all year round. Supplied as 25 - 30cm bareroots (10 - 12") or in 9cm potted plants. Height: 8m (26'). Spread: 8m (26'). Planting Distance: 20cm (8")

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

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50 x 9cm Potted Plants (KA8387)

25 x 9cm Potted Plants (KC2022)

10 x 9cm Potted Plants (KC2021)

100 x 9cm Potted Plants (T74651P)

100 Bare Root Plants (25-30cm (10-12in) In Height) (KC1995)

50 Bare Root Plants (25-30cm (10-12in) In Height) (T74551P)

1000 Bare Root Plants (25-30cm (10-12in) In Height) (KC1993)

500 Bare Root Plants (25-30cm (10-12in) In Height) (KC1992)

250 Bare Root Plants (25-30cm (10-12in) In Height) (KC1991)

10 Bare Root Plants (25-30cm (10-12in) In Height) (KC1948)

2 x 9cm Potted Plants (T59250P)

25 Bare Root Plants (25-30cm (10-12in) In Height) (KB0023)

1 Bare Root Plant (25-30cm (10-12in) In Height) (70258)

1 x 9cm Potted Plant (57623)

1 x 2 Litre Potted Plant (KB3242)

5 x 2 Litre Potted Plants (KB3257)

5 x 9cm Potted Plants (KA6981)

1 x 5 Litre Potted Plant (57534)

2 x 5 Litre Potted Plants (T59249P)

How to Grow

Grow Box plants in any fertile, moist, well drained garden soil, or plant in containers of soil based compost such as John Innes No.3. Choose a position in sun or semi shade. On dry soils, Buxus sempervirens will prefer a semi shaded position. Improve poor, dry soils by incorporating plenty of well rotted manure prior to planting.

These plants are lifted from the nursery field when dormant, and sent to you in late autumn or spring for planting. They often look dead on arrival, but they are just resting in the dormant period and will establish quickly for a strong start in the garden come spring. Set out in prepared soil in holes wide enough and deep enough to lay out the roots. Tread down the planting soil to knock out air pockets. Water well to settle. Apply a mulch to protect roots from cold temperatures. If conditions prevent immediate planting, set roughly into loose soil or a pot of compost (‘heeling in’) to protect the roots. Set these at the same level as they were in the nursery field – you should see a soil line at the base of the stem. Stake trees, taller shrubs and roses to prevent root disturbance.

More Info

Water Box plants well until fully established. Box plants are relatively low maintenance but will require trimming once a year in mid Summer to maintain a neat shape. Choose an overcast day to avoid sun scorch. Feed and mulch Buxus sempervirens plants after pruning to promote healthy new growth. Caution: irritant to skin and eyes.

Caution

Caution: irritant to skin and eyes

Delivery

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

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