Buxus 'Graham Blandy' – Upright Columnar Evergreen Shrub

What are the garden uses for Buxus Graham Blandy in NZ?

Buxus Graham Blandy is a much-loved shrub in NZ gardens. It can be clipped into a tall and narrow hedge or screen, used for topiary, added to mixed plantings, or maintained in a container. It is a great complement to a modern or cottage garden, bringing height, colour, and elegance to a space. It is the gorgeous foliage and tidy form that makes this Buxus an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

Buxus Graham Blandy spacing for a hedge

The optimum plant spacing for a Buxus Graham Blandy hedge is 20 cm between the plants for a 1.5L pot size. You can reduce the spacing to 15 cm between the plants if you want to achieve a dense and narrow hedge faster. If a 5L pot size or larger is purchased, the spacing can be increased to 30 apart as the plants have been manicured to be bushy already. Be sure to use a stringline to get the line straight and start lightly trimming the sides once the plants show active growth.

What height does Buxus Graham Blandy grow to?

Buxus Graham Blandy grows to about 2.5 m tall and 60 cm wide as a general rule. It tends to grow taller in partial shade conditions compared to when grown in full sun. Similarly, the size also depends on the level of trimming and how well the plant is cared for with regards to fertiliser and watering during dry periods.

What is the growth rate of Buxus Graham Blandy?

The growth rate of Buxus Graham Blandy is generally considered to be slow relative to other hedging plants. In suitable growing conditions a growth rate of 30-40 cm per year can be expected. However, this growth rate will be influenced by the soil quality, sunlight, moisture levels, and how warm the climate is. Growth will be slower in shade, exposed situations, and on poor soils. It can take 10 years for this Buxus to reach a mature size of 2.5 m tall.

Where to buy Buxus Graham Blandy?

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Buxus Graham Blandy care

The most important part of caring for Buxus Graham Blandy is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The plants can be lightly trimmed any time but this is best undertaken during spring or summer. The final elements are to feed the plants in spring with a general fertiliser and keep an eye on watering so they do not dry out. Also watch for scale insect and mealy bugs and treat with an appropriate agrichemical if necessary.