All Ornamental Shrubs * | Buxus Sempervirens | 10 Lt Ball

Rounded Box Spheres. Position: Partial Shade Soil: Fertile, Well-Drained Soil Rate Of Growth: Slow-Growing Hardiness: Fully Hardy A Pair Of These Tightly Clipped Box Spheres Look Great Flanking A Set Of Steps, A Doorway Or A Path. One Of Our Recommended Plants, They’Re Perfect For Planting In A Large Terracotta Pot In A Partially Shady Site, Where The Glossy, Dark-Green Leaves Provide All Year Foliage, Interest And Structure. Box Are Happy Growing In A Sunnier Spot, But The Combination Of Dry Soil And Full Sun May Encourage Poor Growth And Leaf Scorching. If You Have Sandy Soil It Is Best To Keep Them In A Partially Shady Spot In The Garden. Garden Care: Ensure That The Soil Or Compost Is Never Allowed To Dry Out. Trim Plants Grown As Hedges Or Topiary In Mid- Or Late Summer. If You Want To Maintain A Really Precise Outline, Then You Can Clip It Twice A Year Once In June, And Then Again In August/September. Apply A Top-Dressing Of A Balanced Slow-Release Fertiliser Such As Blood, Fish And Bone (Organic) Or Osmocote (Inorganic) Around The Base Of The Plant In Spring, Making Sure That None Touches The Leaves Or Stems.