Buxus Sempervirens Root Balled Topiary Ball 50cm Diameter – Elegant, Classic Boxwood Ball for Structured Garden Design

The Buxus Sempervirens Root Balled Topiary Ball 50cm Diameter is a timeless and sophisticated addition to any garden, offering a perfectly rounded ball shape that enhances formal garden designs and adds elegance to your landscape. Known for its dense, glossy green foliage, this evergreen shrub creates structure and year-round beauty. Ideal for creating symmetry in garden borders, pathways, or as a feature plant, the Buxus Ball stands as a symbol of classic topiary artistry, adding charm to both traditional and modern settings.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

• Spring: Fresh green growth emerges, creating a vibrant new layer of foliage that enhances the dense, rounded form of the topiary.
• Summer: The Buxus Ball maintains its lush green appearance, providing a polished and symmetrical look in the garden.
• Autumn: The deep green foliage persists, ensuring the ball maintains its structure and provides year-round interest.
• Winter: As an evergreen, it retains its rich green colour and perfect shape, offering visual appeal even in the colder months.

Structure & Form

• Height & Spread: Typically grows to a 50cm diameter, forming a perfectly symmetrical, round ball shape.
• Dense & Compact Growth: Small, glossy green leaves are tightly packed, creating a uniform and dense form.
• Evergreen Foliage: Provides continuous structure and green colour throughout the year, perfect for adding year-round interest to your garden.
• Root-Balled: Delivered with a root ball, making it easier to plant and establish quickly in your garden.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal pruning to maintain its round shape, ideal for those seeking an elegant but easy-to-care-for plant.

Perfect for Various Landscapes

• Formal Gardens: Adds refinement and symmetry to formal gardens, enhancing pathways, borders, and garden beds.
• Topiary Displays: A great addition to topiary collections, either on its own or paired with other topiary forms like cones or spirals.
• Container Planting: Ideal for pots and containers, making it perfect for patios, terraces, and front entrances.
• Edging & Borders: Perfect for defining garden edges or creating neat borders around flower beds, lawns, or pathways.
• Modern & Traditional Gardens: Complements both modern minimalist gardens and more traditional, structured landscapes.

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade; more sunlight will encourage denser, healthier growth.
• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy and able to withstand cold winters, making it an excellent choice for year-round landscaping.
• Maintenance: Requires occasional light pruning to maintain its perfect round shape, with regular watering during dry spells.
• Feeding: Fertilize once in early spring to encourage healthy growth and rich green foliage.

Why Choose Buxus Sempervirens Root Balled Topiary Ball 50cm Diameter?

• Timeless Elegance: Its classic round form adds an elegant, structured touch to any landscape, ideal for formal gardens or topiary displays.
• Evergreen Appeal: Provides year-round color and structure, ensuring your garden looks neat and attractive in all seasons.
• Versatile Size: The 50cm diameter is perfect for both smaller and larger gardens, offering flexibility in placement.
• Low-Maintenance: Easy to maintain with minimal pruning, making it perfect for busy gardeners who want sophistication without effort.
• Root-Balled Convenience: Delivered with a root ball, ensuring quicker establishment in your garden.

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Flowering Plants: Pair with colourful plants like Roses or Lavender to provide contrast against the deep green foliage of the Buxus Ball.
• Ornamental Grasses: Combine with ornamental grasses like Miscanthus or Pennisetum for added movement and texture that complements the topiary’s form.
• Other Topiary Shapes: Create a cohesive topiary garden by pairing with other topiary forms like spirals, cones, or pyramids.
• Perennials & Shrubs: Underplant with perennials such as Heuchera or Ferns for a soft, layered look around the topiary ball.

The Buxus Sempervirens Root Balled Topiary Ball 50cm Diameter is a stunning choice for adding timeless beauty, structure, and sophistication to any garden. Whether used for formal edging, as part of a topiary collection, or in container planting, this evergreen ball brings classic appeal and year-round elegance to your landscape. Its low-maintenance care and ability to thrive in various conditions make it a valuable asset for gardeners seeking an effortlessly beautiful, structured garden design.

Guide to Planting Field-Grown Root Balled Plants

Pros:

1. Established Roots: Typically stronger, established roots ensure better initial growth.
2. Immediate Impact: Larger plants provide instant structure and aesthetics.

Cons:

1. Heavy and Bulky: Can be difficult to transport and plant due to size and weight.
2. Seasonal Availability: Generally available only in the dormant season (autumn to early spring).

Preparation for Planting:

1. Unwrap Carefully: Remove any packaging material, but leave the burlap or wire basket on.
2. Keep plants moist: Plants should be kept moist until the time of planting.

Planting Process:

1. Dig a Hole: Make a hole twice the width of the root ball and the same depth.
2. Position Plant: Place the root ball in the hole, ensuring the top is level with the ground surface.
3. Do Not Remove Root Sack: Leave the burlap or wire basket around the root ball. It is bio degradable and will rot away naturally.
4. Backfill: Fill the hole with soil, firming gently around the roots to eliminate air pockets.
5. Water: Water deeply after planting to settle the soil and avoid wilting.

Possibility of Losses:

• Initial Shock: Some plants may suffer transplant shock, leading to potential losses.
• Mitigation: Proper care and consistent watering during the establishment phase can minimise this risk.

Main Causes of Failure:

1. Improper Planting Depth: Planting too deep or too shallow can stress the roots.
2. Poor Soil Conditions: Compacted or poorly drained soil can hinder root growth.
3. Insufficient Watering: Both under-watering and over-watering can lead to plant stress and failure. Strong wind can dry leafy pants.
4. Pest and Disease: Lack of protection and monitoring can result in damage from pests and diseases.

Tips for Success:

1. Stake Larger Plants: Support with stakes to prevent wind damage.
2. Mulch: Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate temperature.
3. Regular Monitoring: Check for signs of stress, pests, and disease, and address them promptly.

By following these guidelines and providing consistent aftercare, you can successfully plant and establish field-grown root balled plants in your garden.

Buxus Sempervirens Root Balled Topiary Ball 50cm Diameter Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Slow Growing Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.