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Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata'-Ornamental Boxwood-Attractive variegated foliage 10 Gallon

Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata'-Ornamental Boxwood-Attractive variegated foliage 10 Gallon

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Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' Standard

Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' Standard

Description

Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' Standard, commonly known as Variegated Common Boxwood, is a popular ornamental plant known for its attractive variegated foliage. It features glossy, dark green leaves with creamy white edges, providing year-round interest. This plant is often used in formal gardens, topiary, and as a standard specimen due to its dense, compact growth habit.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use in formal hedges, topiary, and as a standalone specimen in containers. It is also suitable for creating structured garden designs and can be used to add architectural interest to landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' Standard
  • Common Name Common Name: Variegata' Common Boxwood
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows to 4-6 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Insignificant flowers
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Yes, with adequate light
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Lavender, Roses, Hydrangeas

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil at the same depth as the nursery pot
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf spot diseases
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