Buxus sempervirens Nurseries For The UKBuxus sempervirens 'common box' or ' english box' prefers sun to full shade. The most common uses for is for low hedging or border plants, including 'knot gardens' however Buxus sempervirens or english box balls is also used widely for topiary. Growing and pruning English box Buxus sempervirens, Buxus sempervirens 'Blauer Heinz', Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima', Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata', Buxus sempervirens 'Rotundifolia, Buxus sempervirens 'Handsworthiensis' and Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa are some of the popular species available from Nurseries in the UK. How to grow Buxus sempervirensBuxus sempervirens or ' English Box' is a small leafed box with dense foliage. Like many buxus species, Buxus sempervirens can grow to 5m when not trimmed. Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa is a smaller growing cultivar. Buxus sempervirens or english box is widely used in topiary ans well as for low hedging. Buxus sempervirens likes a well drained soil. Space plants at 4-5 plants per metre. So plant 20cm (8inches) apart. Pruning Buxus sempervirensIf growing from plugs or small plants it is usual to leave plants to establish for 2-3 years before clipping back to the desired shape and size. Start by clipping the box plant tops back to 5 - 6 cm below the desired height. This can be done in the growing season (mid summer). |
Buxus Sempervirens (English Box) are available for sale from the following nurseries or growers
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HEDGES DIRECT Ltd - Phone 01257 263873 Five Acres Nursery Dawbers Lane Euxton PR7 6EE Huge range of beautiful hedging plants, bare root, cell grown, pot grown, or root balled. All the main hedging species in all sizes. Thousands of satisfied customers. Discounts on large orders. Min order value £20 & FREE DELIVERY on orders over £50. Advice by phone or email helpdesk@hedgesdirect.co.uk www.hedgesdirect.co.uk |
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GRASSLANDS NURSERY - Phone: 01565 722836. Free Green Lane, Peover Superior, Knustford, Cheshire, WA16 9QY Bamboos, climbers, conifers, ferns, grasses, hedging, palms, perennials, shrubs, trees, topiary shapes and much more. The best quality, masses of choice at unbeatable prices. Nationwide delivery. Retail and trade welcome www.shrubsdirect.com |
Varieties and Plant Species suitable for HedgingVarieties, cultivars andspecies commonly used include both low and tall growing plants, some are suitable for shade, some require more sun and flowering species are also available. Both fast growing and slow growing hedges are available. |
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THE BIG BAMBOO GARDEN COMPANY 72 Llanllienwen Road Cwmrhydyceirw, Swansea, SA6 6NA Tel: 01792 541 306 Mobile: 07764 405 335 Root-balled hedging plants in Box, Yew, Laurel & Portuguese Laurel in all sizes. Great quality & prices. Nationwide delivery, planting service available. www.big-bamboo.co.uk |
| MILL FARM TREES Bury Mill Farm, Bury, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 1NN - Tel: 01798 831008 Suppliers of hedging plants to gardeners, farms and estates. Our range includes popular hedging such as privet, beech, blackthorn, dogwood, guelder rose, hornbeam & yew. |
THE ROMANTIC GARDEN NURSERY The Street Swannington Norwich Norfolk NR9 5NW - Tel 01603 261488 Fax 01603 864231 We are a specialist nursery holding a large stock of Topiary, Ornamental Standards and Specimen size Shrubs and Trees. If you are looking to add formality or immmediate impact to your garden then visit us and be inspired. All plants can be delivered. Nursery open Wed, Fri and Sat 10am to 5pm |
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SPRING REACH NURSERY Long Reach Ockham Surrey GU23 6PG - Tel: 01483-284769 Award winning plant nursery. Set in heart of Surrey, only 5 mins drive from RHS Wisley. Includes Includes Buxus sempervirens. www.springreachnursery.co.uk |
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