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Beginner
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1.5m
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1m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'
Other names: Box 'Suffruticosa', Edging box, Dwarf box
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Genus: Buxus
Variety or cultivar: 'Suffruticosa' _ 'Suffruticosa' is a small, evergreen shrub with shiny dark-green leaves. It bears insignificant pale-yellow flowers.
Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' is: Evergreen
Flower: Pale-yellow, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Compact, Dense
Toxicity: Ingestion may cause stomach upset. Contact may cause skin irritation.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Companion planting: Plant alone in pots or in groups.
Plant with:
Narcissus asturiensis (Pygmy daffodil)
Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' (Box 'Suffruticosa') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Garden edging, Hedging/Screens, Instant, Mediterranean
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in partial shade. Avoid scorch by sun and strong winds. If using for topiary or hedging, plant young plants just below the nursery soil mark to encourage growth from the base.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Shade |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Belinda Chisholm
Can anyone advise me on preventing or curing rust on hollyhock leaves? The blooms are beautiful and the plants grow to about 8 foot high but the leaves very quickly develop rust spots after their initial spring regrowth, all I can do is to remove them as the leaves get more discoloured. Thanks for any help.
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- Posted: Wed. 10th August 2011 19:53
- Last reply: Fri. 12th August 2011 20:45
Question from
Patricia Jones
I need to reduce the width of my Box Hedge which has had no clipping for the last three years. It looks wonderful like a series of Box Balls all joined together; however I can’t get past with a mower or barrow and need to reduce their size.
My question is, how hard can I prune the Box back and when is the best time? They are west facing, but not in direct sunlight. They are around 9 years old 29/30 inches high.
Thanks Patricia
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- Posted: Tue. 13th July 2010 13:01
- Last reply: Sat. 17th July 2010 15:06
Question from
Belinda Chisholm
Areas of box hedge, dying, bare patches with moss now growing . Yellow leaves on top of hedge. Could this be due to severe winter damage and/or age? The hedge is thought to be at least 50 years old. I would be very grateful for any suggestions.
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- Posted: Mon. 7th June 2010 21:34
- Last reply: Thu. 10th June 2010 15:47
Question from
Charles Smyth-Osbourne
I am trying to establish a low box hedge. It was planted nearly two years ago in 2008. Some plants have remained healthy but many keep turning yellow, then brown and lose their leaves. In many cases they look dead but usually come to life again, re-grow their leaves and look fine for a time before often repeating the cycle.
I attach some pictures taken recently; does anyone have any suggestions as to the problem and possible remedy please.
Charles
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- Posted: Sun. 7th March 2010 21:10
- Last reply: Mon. 8th March 2010 13:59
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