Buxus sem. 'Blauer Heinz' - 15-20 CM P13

Description
The Common box 'Blauer Heinz' also has roundish, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. The blue-green shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 60 cm and grows to around 60 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Buxus sempervirens 'Berggarten'.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * blue-green shoots

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Common box 'Blauer Heinz' are dark green, roundish, ovate, with entire margins. Blue-green shoots.

Frost hardiness
The Common box 'Blauer Heinz' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common box 'Blauer Heinz' is an upright, dense and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 60 cm and is approx. 40 - 60 cm wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from June to July, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to October - Pruning: In the period from June to July.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Hedge (pruning), bed edging