Variegated English Boxwood
Variegated English Boxwood
Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata'
Item #1388 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9




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Small dark green leaves are bordered by an irregular creamy white variegation, perfect for adding interest and color to the year-round landscape. Easily pruned into topiary shapes or a formal hedge. Works well for containers and foundation plantings. Evergreen.
- OverviewLight Needs:Partial to full sunWatering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.Average Landscape Size:Slow growing; reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall and wide.Key Feature:Variegated Hedge PlantBlooms:Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
- DetailBotanical Pronunciation:BUK-sus sem-per-VY-renzDeciduous/evergreen:EvergreenGrowth rate:SlowAverage landscape size:Slow growing; reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall and wide.Special features:Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Year-round InterestFoliage color:VariegatedBlooms:Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.Garden styleContemporary, Cottage, MediterraneanCompanion PlantsMaiden Grass (Miscanthus); Spirea (Spiraea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Weigela (Weigela); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Gayfeather (Liatris)
- CareCare InformationThrives in enriched, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Mulch root zone to conserve moisture and to keep roots cool. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune periodically to shape.Light Needs:Partial to full sunWatering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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