• 4 for 3

Common Box Hedging Plant

Buxus Sempervirens

£18.99

size guide

The height of all of our plants is measured from the base of the pot.

Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm 6cm 5.5cm
9cm 9cm 8.5cm
1 Litre 13cm 11cm
2 Litre 17cm 13cm
3 Litre 19cm 15cm
4 Litre 20cm 17cm
5 Litre 23cm 19cm
7 Litre 25cm 20cm

Please note: the pot sizes listed below may vary due to the suppliers we use.

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  • Common Box Hedging (Buxus sempervirens) is a timeless choice for creating a neat, evergreen garden. Its small, glossy leaves and naturally dense growth make it perfect for borders, pathways, and formal hedges, giving your outdoor space a clean, structured look all year round. It’s slow-growing and easy to shape, meaning less maintenance while still keeping everything looking sharp.

  • It’s also a very flexible plant, thriving in both full sun and partial shade, so it works in most garden settings. For best results, plant 3 per metre for a looser hedge, 5 per metre for a fuller look, or 8 per metre for a dense, formal finish. Most people go for 5–8 per metre to achieve that thick, established appearance more quickly.

  • All plants are carefully packed and delivered ready to plant, so you can get started straight away. With bulk pricing available, it’s a cost-effective option for larger projects—ideal if you’re planning a full hedge and want great value as well as a professional finish.

  • Please note: the decorative pots shown in the images are for illustration purposes only and are not included with the plant.

    • Plant genus Buxus

    Common Name Box

    Plant type Hedging Plant, Shrubs

    Foliage type Evergreen, Perennial

    Hardiness Hardy

    Soil acidity Neutral

    Planting aspect South Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun

    Flower colour White

    Leaf colour Green

    Growth Rate Slow

    Edible Use No

    Planting Companion Geranium, Hellebore, Ferns

    Light Required Full Sun

    Watering Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil evenly moist while the plant establishes. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods rather than little and often, allowing the soil to drain between waterings. Container-grown plants should be checked more frequently in warm or windy weather.

    Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained loam. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.

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    Top tip

    Trim lightly during the growing season to build a dense framework, but avoid hard pruning while birds may be nesting. Good drainage is especially important, so avoid leaving the roots sitting in persistently wet or compacted soil.

    Key Features

    Beginner Friendly

    Beginner Friendly

    Comes Back Each Year

    Comes Back Each Year

    Low Maintenance

    Low Maintenance

    Shade Tolerant

    Shade Tolerant

    All Year Interest

    All Year Interest

    Wildlife Friendly

    Wildlife Friendly

    Season of Interest

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