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Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens

Original price Β£1.79 - Original price Β£96.79
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Β£1.79 - Β£96.79
Current price Β£1.79

Buxus sempervirens (Common Box) offers a low-maintenance, elegant choice for garden hedging. With its dense, evergreen foliage, slow growth, and classic appeal, this versatile plant enhances any landscape design, from formal borders to topiary displays.

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Pot Grown (6 sizes)

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 15-30cm, Pot Grown

15-30cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£3.61 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£3.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£3.23 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£3.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£2.85 each
Current price Β£3.79each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 15-30cm, Pot Grown

15-30cm

Β£3.79 each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 30-50cm, Pot Grown

30-50cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£10.26 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£9.72 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£9.18 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£8.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£8.10 each
Current price Β£10.79each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 30-50cm, Pot Grown

30-50cm

Β£10.79 each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£20.71 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£19.62 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£18.53 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£17.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£16.35 each
Current price Β£21.79each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm

Β£21.79 each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 70-90cm, Pot Grown

70-90cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£35.91 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£34.02 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£32.13 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£30.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£28.35 each
Current price Β£37.79each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 70-90cm, Pot Grown

70-90cm

Β£37.79 each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 90-110cm, Pot Grown

90-110cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£53.96 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£51.12 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£48.28 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£45.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£42.60 each
Current price Β£56.79each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 90-110cm, Pot Grown

90-110cm

Β£56.79 each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 110-130cm, Pot Grown

110-130cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£91.96 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£87.12 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£82.28 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£77.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£72.60 each
Current price Β£96.79each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 110-130cm, Pot Grown

110-130cm

Β£96.79 each

Bare Root (3 sizes)

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 15-30cm, Bare Root

15-30cm Β· Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plantsΒ£1.71 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£1.62 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£1.53 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£1.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£1.35 each
Current price Β£1.79each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 15-30cm, Bare Root

15-30cm

Β£1.79 each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 30-50cm, Bare Root

30-50cm Β· Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plantsΒ£2.66 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£2.52 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£2.38 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£2.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£2.10 each
Current price Β£2.79each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 30-50cm, Bare Root

30-50cm

Β£2.79 each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 50-70cm, Bare Root

50-70cm Β· Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plantsΒ£4.56 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£4.32 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£4.08 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£3.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£3.60 each
Current price Β£4.79each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 50-70cm, Bare Root

50-70cm

Β£4.79 each

Root Ball (5 sizes)

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 30-50cm, Root Ball

30-50cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£16.91 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£16.02 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£15.13 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£14.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£13.35 each
Current price Β£17.79each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 30-50cm, Root Ball

30-50cm

Β£17.79 each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 50-70cm, Root Ball

50-70cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£24.51 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£23.22 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£21.93 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£20.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£19.35 each
Current price Β£25.79each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 50-70cm, Root Ball

50-70cm

Β£25.79 each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 70-90cm, Root Ball

70-90cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£33.06 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£31.32 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£29.58 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£27.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£26.10 each
Current price Β£34.79each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 70-90cm, Root Ball

70-90cm

Β£34.79 each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 90-110cm, Root Ball

90-110cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£50.16 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£47.52 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£44.88 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£42.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£39.60 each
Current price Β£52.79each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 90-110cm, Root Ball

90-110cm

Β£52.79 each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 110-130cm, Root Ball

110-130cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£66.31 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£62.82 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£59.33 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£55.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£52.35 each
Current price Β£69.79each

Box Hedging Plants - Buxus Sempervirens – 110-130cm, Root Ball

110-130cm

Β£69.79 each

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Full Description

Buxus sempervirens (Common Box) offers a low-maintenance, elegant choice for garden hedging. With its dense, evergreen foliage, slow growth, and classic appeal, this versatile plant enhances any landscape design, from formal borders to topiary displays.

Buxus Sempervirens Hedging Plants - Common Box

Our Buxus sempervirens hedging plants, commonly known as Common Box, bring timeless elegance and structure to gardens of any style. With its dense, evergreen foliage and compact growth habit, Buxus sempervirens is ideal for creating neatly trimmed hedges, topiary, and garden borders. Known for its versatility and year-round appeal, this classic hedging plant suits both formal and informal garden designs.
Features of Buxus Sempervirens Hedging
Buxus sempervirens is characterized by its small, glossy, dark green leaves that form a lush, dense screen. It grows at a steady pace, reaching up to 0.5-1 meter within a few years, allowing for easy shaping and maintenance. This evergreen plant’s compact, bushy structure makes it perfect for low hedges, garden borders, or as topiary specimens, creating elegant and defined lines.
Benefits for Nature
Buxus sempervirens is highly valued in wildlife-friendly gardens. Its dense foliage provides year-round shelter for small birds, and its flowers attract pollinators, such as bees, in early spring. While it may be subtle, adding Buxus to your garden contributes to supporting local biodiversity.
Landscaping and Design Appeal
Common Box is prized for its versatility and refined look, fitting seamlessly into both classic and modern landscapes. It works beautifully in formal gardens for creating low, structured hedges or topiary shapes. Its lush greenery and compact growth also make it an excellent choice for borders or as a backdrop for seasonal flowers, adding elegance and structure to any outdoor space.
Preferred Conditions
Buxus sempervirens thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soils and can tolerate a range of soil types, from chalky to loamy. This hardy plant prefers partial shade but also tolerates full sun. Water regularly during its first year of establishment, and apply mulch in spring to retain moisture and promote healthy growth. Pruning once or twice a year helps maintain its shape and density.
Fun Fact
Buxus sempervirens has a rich history in European gardens, with use dating back centuries. It was often planted in formal garden designs at palaces and manor houses for its sculptural qualities and classic appearance.
Summary
Buxus sempervirens (Common Box) offers a low-maintenance, elegant choice for garden hedging. With its dense, evergreen foliage, slow growth, and classic appeal, this versatile plant enhances any landscape design, from formal borders to topiary displays.
Disclaimer
Please note that Buxus sempervirens may require regular pruning and monitoring for common pests. Water consistently during its first year to ensure strong establishment, and apply mulch each spring to support growth. Β 
Planting and care

Planting information by size and root type:
Pot Grown β€” 15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm, 70-90cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 3-6 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown β€” 90-110cm, 110-130cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 2-4 plants of this size per linear meter.
Bare Root β€” 50-70cm, 30-50cm, 15-30cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 4-6 plants of this size per linear meter.
Root Ball β€” 110-130cm, 90-110cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 2-4 plants of this size per linear meter.
Root Ball β€” 70-90cm, 50-70cm, 30-50cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 3-6 plants of this size per linear meter.

What you’ll receive

Supplied according to the option you select for this product.

Height: as selected when ordering.
Root Type: as selected when ordering.

Delivery and unpacking

Delivery method by size and root type:
Pot Grown β€” 15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm: Box Delivery
Pot Grown β€” 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm: Pallet Delivery
Bare Root β€” 50-70cm, 30-50cm, 15-30cm: Box Delivery
Root Ball β€” 110-130cm, 90-110cm, 70-90cm, 50-70cm, 30-50cm: Pallet Delivery

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Important information

Box is harmful if eaten, so keep leaves and hedge clippings away from children and pets. It can cause particularly serious poisoning in horses and must never enter their feed.

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