Box care guide
Buxus sempervirens
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7d
Water
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180d
Feed
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100-500cm
Height
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H6
Hardy
About Box
Box (Buxus sempervirens) is a classic evergreen shrub, highly valued in UK gardens for its dense foliage and suitability for formal hedging, topiary, and knot gardens. It's a slow-growing, long-lived plant that thrives in a range of conditions across the British Isles, making it a versatile choice for many garden styles.
Outdoor garden plant. Shrub. Typically flowers around Apr, May.
How to care for Box
💧 Watering
Water regularly during dry spells, especially for newly planted specimens and those in containers. Established plants are quite drought tolerant.
🌿 Feeding
Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in spring, especially for hedges and topiary to encourage dense growth.
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