Buxus sempervirens variegata

Name: Buxus sempervirens variegata
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10848f
Price: 19.3 NZD
Availability: InStock

Variegated Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens variegata features small, mid-green leaves with cream-white edges on new growth, which age to become a darker green. It grows to about 1 m tall and the same wide, though is often keep smaller with trimming which encourages new growth. Buxus sempervirens variegata is ideal for topiary, trimming into a formal hedge, maintaining in a container, or including in a mixed planting. For a box hedge, space plants 30 cm apart.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Slow
Also known as	Variegated Boxwood

What are the garden uses for Buxus sempervirens variegata in NZ?

Buxus sempervirens variegata is a much-loved shrub in NZ gardens. It can be clipped into a small hedge or used to create elaborate patterns as found in parterre gardens. It is often used for topiary, added to mixed plantings, or maintained in a container. It is a great complement to a modern or cottage garden, bringing both colour and elegance to a space. It is the gorgeous foliage that makes this Buxus an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

Buxus sempervirens variegata spacing for a hedge

The optimum plant spacing for a Buxus sempervirens variegata hedge is 20 cm between the plants for a 1.5L pot size. You can reduce the spacing to 15 cm between the plants if you want to achieve a dense and narrow hedge faster. If a 5L pot size or larger is purchased, the spacing can be increased to 30 apart as the plants have been manicured to be bushy already. Be sure to use a stringline to get the line straight and start lightly trimming the sides once the plants show active growth.

What size does Buxus sempervirens variegata grow to?

Buxus sempervirens variegata grows to about 1 m tall and the same wide as a general rule. It tends to grow taller in partial shade conditions compared to when grown in full sun. Similarly, the size also depends on the level of trimming and how well the plant is cared for with regards to fertiliser and watering during dry periods.

Where to buy Buxus sempervirens variegata?

The Plant Company has the best Buxus sempervirens variegata plants to buy in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your Buxus needs and impress you with both our products and service!

Buxus sempervirens variegata care

The most important part of caring for Buxus sempervirens variegata is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The plants can be lightly trimmed any time but this is best undertaken during spring or summer. The final elements are to feed the plants in spring with a general fertiliser and keep an eye on watering so they do not dry out. Also watch for scale insect and mealy bugs and treat with an appropriate agrichemical if necessary. Fungal issues can present in warm and humid climates but these are easily treated with a copper fungicide.