Buxus 'Graham Blandy' (Graham Blandy Boxwood)

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 an excellent complement to a modern or cottage garden, bringing height, colour, and elegance to a space. It is the gorgeous foliage and tidy form that make 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 string line to ensure the line is 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 regard 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 soil quality, sunlight, moisture levels, and the warmth of the climate. Growth will be slower in shade, exposed situations, and on poor soils. It can take 10 years for this Buxus to reach a mature height of 2.5 m.

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 ensure it has well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with overwatering, is the leading cause of plants failing to perform or dying. 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 insects and mealybugs and treat with an appropriate agrichemical if necessary.