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Looking for cheap buxus balls to enhance your garden or outdoor space without stretching your budget? You’re in the right place. Buxus balls are renowned for their beautiful evergreen foliage and neat, symmetrical shape, adding instant class and structure wherever they’re planted. Whether you’re after a formal look for your entranceway or a low-maintenance solution for pots and borders, our affordable range makes it easy to create a stunning effect. Discover how cheap buxus balls can deliver lasting style and value for your garden.

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Buxus 'Green Gem'

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Buxus 'Green Gem' is a compact, evergreen boxwood plant that is ideal for low hedges, borders, and topiary in New Zealand gardens. It forms a dense, rounded shrub with small, glossy green leaves that hold their colour year-round. Growing to around 60–90 cm tall and wide, it responds well to regular trimming and shaping.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.20 m
Spread: 1.20 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Senecio rowleyanus variegata (Variegated String of Pearls) with trailing foliage growing in a pot.

Senecio rowleyanus variegata

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Senecio rowleyanus variegata, commonly known as the Variegated String of Pearls, is a succulent grown for its interesting, bead-like foliage. It produces masses of dark green and cream, ball-like leaves which are held off trailing stems which can reach 70 cm in length.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 5 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
Buxus sempervirens perfectly manicured balls.
Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood)

Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as English Box or Box Hedge, is a classic evergreen shrub popular in New Zealand for formal hedging and topiary...

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Japanese Box (Buxus microphylla) plants with lush green foliage.
Buxus microphylla (Littleleaf Boxwood)

Buxus microphylla, commonly known as Japanese Box or Littleleaf Boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage...

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A Buxus microphylla 'Japonica' hedge with fresh-green foliage.
Buxus microphylla 'Japonica' (Japanese Box)

Buxus microphylla Japonica, commonly known as Japanese box hedge, grows about twice as fast as English box (Buxus sempervirens). The foliage is also...

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Buxus sempervirens variegata (Variegated Box) shrub with lush and colourful foliage.
Buxus sempervirens 'variegata'

Buxus sempervirens 'variegata' features small, mid-green leaves with cream-white edges on new growth, which age to become a darker green. It grows to...

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Buxus 'Silver Beauty' plant with dark green and yellow variegated foliage.
Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty' (Silver Boxwood)

Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty', commonly known as Box Hedge, features small leaves that are dark green with irregular, cream-silver margins, and...

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Buxus microphylla 'Koreana' (Korean Box) plant with lush, green foliage.
Buxus koreana (Korean Boxwood)

Buxus koreana, commonly known as Korean Box, is a cold-hardy, evergreen shrub ideal for low hedging and formal borders in New Zealand gardens. It...

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Buxus microphylla 'Independence'

Buxus microphylla 'Independence' is a superb compact box hedge variety loved for its fine foliage and dense, tidy growth. This hardy evergreen shrub...

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Ilex crenata 'Helleri' shrubs in a border garden.
Ilex crenata 'Helleri'

Ilex crenata ‘Helleri’ is a compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub with small, glossy green leaves and a dense, mounding habit. Resembling boxwood in...

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A Buxus microphylla 'Freedom' plant with lush, green foliage.
Buxus microphylla 'Freedom'

Buxus microphylla 'Freedom' is a fast-growing, evergreen box hedge variety popular in NZ gardens. It forms dense, bright green foliage that responds...

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Buxus harlandii shrub with dense, green foliage.
Buxus harlandii

Buxus harlandii grows to about 1 m tall and the same wide with charming, bright green leaves. Best results with this evergreen shrub are achieved...

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Buxus 'Graham Blandy' boxwood shrubs growing as a cluster.
Buxus 'Graham Blandy'

Buxus 'Graham Blandy' is a distinctive, upright boxwood cultivar prized in New Zealand for its narrow, columnar form and year-round evergreen...

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Curio herreanus (String Of Watermelons)

Commonly known as String of Watermelons, this is a succulent grown for its interesting, ball-like foliage. It produces masses of dark green...

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Platanus 'Autumn Glory' trees in bags at a plant nursery.
Platanus 'Autumn Glory'

Platanus 'Autumn Glory' is a large, deciduous ornamental tree renowned for its striking foliage and impressive stature. This cultivar of the Oriental...

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Lomandra Tankia with lush green foliage bordering a path.
Lomandra 'Tanika'

Lomandra Tanika is a hardy, Australian Native grass that is commonly known as Mat Rush. This grass features fine, deep-green foliage and a graceful...

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A large Ilex crenata 'Convexa' shrub with dense, green foliage.
Ilex crenata 'Convexa'

Ilex crenata 'Convexa' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its small glossy dark green leaves and naturally dense growth habit. Often used as an...

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Poa cita grass plants on a plateau overlooing the sea.
Poa cita

Poa cita, commonly known as Silver Tussock, is a clump-forming NZ native grass with delicate, green foliage that wafts gracefully in the breeze. It...

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A Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' plant in a garden.
Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon'

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus for hedges. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and...

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An elegant Gardenia 'Professor Pucci' white flower.
Gardenia 'Professor Pucci'

Gardenia 'Professor Pucci' is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its exceptionally large, fragrant white blooms and glossy green foliage. Flowering...

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Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price' plant with pink flower buds above lush, dark green foliage.
Viburnum Eve Price

Viburnum 'Eve Price' is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its flowers, foliage, and tidy form. It features dark green foliage, pink buds in...

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A Michelia figo (Port Wine Magnolia) plant with pink blushed flowers and dark green foliage.
Michelia figo

Michelia figo, commonly known as the Port Wine Magnolia, is a compact evergreen tree prized for its delightfully fragrant, cream-white flowers and...

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A Pittosporum 'Midget' plant in a garden.
Pittosporum 'Midget' (Dwarf Pittosporum)

Pittosporum 'Midget' is a dwarf variety that features foliage made up of small, fresh green leaves. The foliage is complemented with small, purple...

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Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' (Dwarf Pittosporum) shrub with lush green foliage in a garden.
Pittosporum 'Golf Ball'

Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' is a compact, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, renowned for its dense, rounded form and vibrant green foliage. This...

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Pittosporum crassifolium (Karo) olive-green foliage and red flowers.
Pittosporum crassifolium (Karo)

Pittosporum crassifolium, commonly known as Karo, is a hardy, evergreen shrub or small tree native to New Zealand. It features dense, grey-green...

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Lomandra Lime Tuff in a garden showing elegant foliage.
Lomandra Lime Tuff

Lomandra 'Lime Tuff' is a hardy evergreen ornamental grass valued for its vibrant lime green foliage and compact tidy growth habit. This versatile...

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Buxus 'Handsworthiensis' dark green foliage.
Buxus 'Handsworthiensis'

Buxus 'Handsworthiensis' is a larger and more vigorous variety of the commonly known Boxwood. It grows with an upright and spreading habit, hosting...

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Buxus microphylla 'Curly Locks' hedge.
Buxus 'Curly Locks' (Chinese Box Plant)

Buxus 'Curly Locks' features small, bright green leaves with a gentle curl. The leaves age to dark green and are held on short stems as it grows to...

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A Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' rounded shrub with dark green foliage.
Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' (Boxwood)

Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa', also known as Dutch Box or Edging Box, is a classic evergreen shrub prized for its compact, rounded growth habit...

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Buxus sinica 'Insularis' plants growing as a hedge.
Buxus sinica var Insularis

Buxus sinica var 'Insularis' is a popular Korean Boxwood that forms a beautiful mound of dark green foliage. New foliage is a fresh, lime green...

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Calocephalus brownii (Cushion Bush)

Commonly known as the Cushion Bush, Calocephalus brownii is an impressive Australian native grown for its colourful stems and great form. It produces...

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Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner' plants with lush, green foliage growing as a border.
Buxus 'Faulkner'

Buxus 'Faulkner' features small, bright green leaves that age to dark green. These are held on short stems as they grow to 1.2 m tall and 1 m wide...

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Buxus 'Green Gem'

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Why Choose Cheap Buxus Balls?

Buxus balls are a timeless landscaping favourite across New Zealand. Their lush, green foliage provides year-round appeal, and their tidy, rounded form fits nearly any garden style. Choosing cheap buxus balls means you can achieve that elegant look for less. They’re hardy, adaptable, and require minimal maintenance – simply trim a couple of times a year to keep them looking their best. With our great selection, it’s easy to line a path, frame your entrance, or liven up patio containers while staying well within your gardening budget.

Best Buxus Varieties for Topiary Balls

Not sure which plant to choose for your buxus balls? We recommend these popular options, each suited for low-maintenance topiary:

These varieties are tried and true for New Zealand conditions, perfect for those searching for cheap buxus balls that don’t compromise on quality.

Where and How to Use Buxus Balls

Buxus balls aren’t just stylish – they’re versatile too. Place them at your front steps for a welcoming statement, line them along driveways, or set them in decorative pots. If you’re creating a formal border, they’re also fantastic for dividing garden rooms or edging pathways. For a unique twist, consider pairing your buxus balls with different plant textures or colours. For example, mingle them with bold foliage from trees such as Robinia pseudoacacia Umbraculifera or opt for indoor style alongside cascading Senecio rowleyanus variegata.

Care Tips for Buxus Balls

Even the most affordable buxus balls can stay lush and healthy with the right care. Plant them in well-draining soil, keep them watered during dry spells, and feed with a slow-release fertiliser in spring. Occasional pruning will maintain their round shape and prevent them from becoming leggy. Regularly cleaning away leaf debris also helps prevent disease and keeps your plants in top shape.

Ready to refresh your outdoor space? Our selection of cheap buxus balls offers unbeatable value, with reliable varieties like Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood) and Buxus 'Green Gem'. Shop today and see how easy it is to create a sophisticated look for less!

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