Buxus balearica - 200-225 CM C15

Description
The Balearic box (Buxus balearica) is an upright, shrub-like garden plant that produces white flowers. They appear from March to May. The Balearic box also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.8 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

leaves
The evergreen leaves of Balearic box are dark green, egg-shaped.

Growth
Balearic box is upright and shrub-like in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Hardy but frost-sensitive potted plants must be winterised before the first cold days. To do this, the pot can be wrapped with fleece, coconut or straw mats, jute or bubble wrap. Evergreen plants also need to be watered on frost-free winter days.

Flower
The white flowers appear from March to May.

Use
Tub, balcony/terrace