Thompson and Morgan Buxus Sempervivum Ball Plant in Pot 23cm with Biscotti Decorative Pot

An excellent shrub for topiary, Buxus sempervirens boasts dense, small foliage that’s easily clipped to shape. Appreciated for its ability to withstand regular trimming, Box plants offer low-maintenance structure to gardens throughout the year. While slow-growing Buxus sempervirens can take years to form a topiary shape, this plant arrives established and neatly clipped into a ball, providing instant structure without the effort. It also comes complete with patio containers for easy, year-round patio interest.Grow Box plants in any fertile, moist, well-drained garden soil, or use soil-based compost such as John Innes No.3 in containers. Choose a spot in sun or partial shade; on drier soils, Buxus sempervirens prefers partial shade. Improve poor, dry soils by incorporating well-rotted manure prior to planting. Water Box plants thoroughly until established.Box plants need minimal upkeep but require annual trimming in mid-summer to maintain their shape. Select an overcast day to prevent sun scorch. Feed and mulch Buxus sempervirens after pruning to encourage healthy new growth.Caution: This plant is a skin and eye irritant.Position: Full Sun/Partial Shade.Height: Reaching up to 3m when fully grown.Spread: Extending up to 3m when fully grown.Supplied as 1 x Buxus sempervirens ball plant in 23cm pots with 1 x decorative Biscotti pot. Images are for guidance only, showing expected results upon maturity. Different growing conditions may lead to varied outcomes. The image is for illustrative purposes and may differ due to seasonal changes (e.g., deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).