Buxus Green Gem Balls (Globes) 20L

Buxus Green Gem Balls (Globes) 20L offer a refined, evergreen presence ideal for year-round appeal in your garden, planted in the ground or in a lovely pot near in entrances, decks and court yards.  These are mature balls, grown and trimmed for many years. 

Green Gem has dense, vibrant foliage with a rich green colour through all seasons, providing structure and elegance to gardens. These compact globes enhance garden design with minimal maintenance. A great choice for low maintenance high impact. 

Plant size:  30-35cm

Pot size:  20 Litre

How to care for your Buxus Green Gem Ball:

Planting:  If planting in the ground make a hole twice the size of the root ball and use free draining growing media.  Avoid planting in hard clay or an environment that does not drain freely.

Potting:  If you plan to keep your Buxus Ball in a pot for at least 3 years, we recommend starting with a 30-40 litre pot, and after 3-4 years consider increasing pot size, by 10-20%. 

Fertiliser: We recommend slow release fertiliser (6 to 12 month release), excellent brands include Osmocote and Nutricote but your local garden centre will be able to provide recommendations too.

Watering:  Like most plants Buxus Green Gem does appreciate being watered during dry periods to the extent that it does not dry out, but also does not become water logged. Water more frequently in the dry summer heat, and less frequently in winter. 

Trimming:  Buxus Green Gem balls should be trimmed twice per year to keep their attractive round shape.  Always use sharp and sanitised blades when trimming. Gently work your way around the globe removing longer unshapely growth, to retain the ball.