Buxus

Perfect for punctuating a formal planting scheme or used in pairs for flanking a set of steps or doorway, for the best results water regularly and clip in mid- or late summer using sharp hedging shears.

Position: partial shade
Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: slow-growing
Other features: contact with the sap may cause skin irritation
Hardiness: fully hardy
Garden care: Ensure that the soil or compost is never allowed to dry out.

Carefully cut back plants grown as hedges or topiary in mid- or late summer.