40/60cm Root Ball Box (Buxus sempervirens)
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Buxus Sempervirens is the perfect species for low hedges, borders and classic topiary with it's magnificently dense appearance.
£13.02
£10.85
Description
The Buxus Sempervirens is quite a slow-growing hedge, however it is a very easy plant to manage and upkeep, as it is rather simple to trim and maintain the preferred shape- as well as being able to give you an excellent year-round interest. Quite a lot of people like to buy the Box hedging to create an impressive green privacy screen, which can easily be done if grown to height. As well as this, this hedging is accepted in both large traditional and urban gardens, with multiple possibilities for different shapes, heights, and usage.
It is a shade tolerant and native plant, making it suitable for a lot of sites (except from wet or windy), as well as being lenient on many soil types.
Information
| Price | £10.85 |
|---|---|
| Plant Size | 40/60cm |
| Root Type | Root Balls |
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Key Features
The dark and small evergreen leaves have an average growth rate of 10-15cm per annum. Besides this, the little undistinguished flowers that come through on Box hedging in summer, are very popular with bees, providing you with that little additional wildlife interest.
| Growth Rate | Slow (10-15cm per year) |
| Ideal Height | 2.5m+ Tall |
| Soil Type | Normal |
| Exposure | Coastal, inland |
| Aspect | Full shade, partial shade, full sun |
| Evergreen Foliage? | Yes |
Pruning & Care
The Box hedging will only need a trim once/twice a year, and we recommend a well-rotted, or mulch, compost to keep your Box hedging in the best condition, along with the use of seaweed fertiliser and root grow as a feed in the spring. In terms of pruning, you can prune back young box plants by up to a third within their first year of growth (this is to encourage a dense, bushy new growth). If you already have a bushy hedge, then your Box can be pruned once/twice a year only, within May and August time.
Planting Guide
- If you're not ready to plant straight away, your root balls will need to be kept moist and in a cool, dark room (i.e., garage or shed). Ideally, they should be planted straight away, but can last up to 3 days or so.
- Dig a hole that is several inches wider than the root ball, but about the same depth. Soak the hole with water, and sprinkle a thin layer of RootGrow at the bottom, if using.
- Ensure the root ball has been given plenty of water, then put the damp root ball into the soil, and begin backfilling with soil. Check the base of the stem is level with the surface of the soil, or just under.
- Firm the soil down lightly, then give the plant a good watering.
- Like all plants, it will need to be kept free of weeds and given plenty of water- its first year after planting is vital, as the plant needs enough resources to be able to settle down, recover, and establish.
Delivery
| Order Value | Standard Delivery Charge (Inc. VAT) |
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| £0.00 - £49.99 | £7.50 |
| £50.00 - £99.99 | £13.80 |