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Also Known As

  • Variegata Common Box
  • Variegata English Box
  • Variegated Boxwood
  • Variegated English Boxwood

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-10'
  • W: 3'-8'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' plant details

Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: buxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cut leaves, cutting garden, foundation plant, hedge, topiary

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Eventually this boxwood gets to 8' to 10' tall. We use this variegated foliage for flower arrangements year round. Grows well in full shade and full sun, a super adaptable plant. Makes a great hedge.
A large shrub or small tree with small green leaves attractively edged with cream; very striking as a hedge or specimen! PSh/M.
This baby English Boxwood tree is really a treat for miniature gardening - it can be grown outdoors in temperate climates in bright shade or cool sun, or indoors in bright, indirect light. Fun, reliable and low maintenance. Indoor - bright, indirect light, regular water. Outdoor cold zones 5 - 9, part sun/part shade. Outdoor heat zones 9 - 6. Regular water. Hot afternoon sun in the summertime will burn the leaves if its in a really dry spot. Don’t let it dry out between watering. Comes in a 4” pot. Growth rate is 2 to 3" per year and doesn’t mind pruning. Fertilize after 2 years if planted in a container. Versatile, slow-growing, variegated form of the common boxwood. Grow indoor or outdoors. Will suit a variety of miniature garden sizes. Prune at any time, snip the stem just above a set of leaves to hide the cut mark. Shear it gradually into a fun topiary shape. Prune off some of the lower leaves to show more trunk to look like a tree. Groom several into a hedge by planting them side by side. NOTE: In spring when the weather warms up OR if this plant is coming from our cold nursery to your warm house, it will emit an strong odor. This is normal. It is the oils coming out of the leaves that is causing the smell. The oils will dry out in a couple of days and the smell will go away. WE CAN ONLY GUARANTEE PLANTS SHIPPED BY PRIORITY MAIL. Parcel Select takes 7 to 10 days and puts a lot of stress on the trees during transit. We cannot guarantee any plants shipped this way - but it is your choice to make during checkout. Any plant orders that are placed with Parcel Select will take longer to leave our studios because of our unique packing system. We recommend Priority Mail for a safe - and guaranteed - journey. Priority Mail orders will have priority in the shipping queue. The shipping in this secure shopping cart is automatically calculated, all shipping charges are double-checked to ensure accuracy. Any shipping overcharges will be refunded. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email Janit at info@twogreenthumbs.com, or call 206-352-0494. We can only ship plants to the lower 48 States and Alaska. We are certified by the USDA. Item #: BSVG1 Cannot ship to: Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Cayman Islands, Denmark, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Isle of Man, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, British Variegated English Boxwood - Indoor or Outdoor
Variegated form of boxwood sporting irregular creamy white against dark green leaves. Can be easily pruned as a formal hedge or with imagination into countless forms. Moist, well-drained soils. Zone 5-9
The leaves of this colorful form of the Common Boxwood have irregular, creamy yellow margins against dark green centers. A great choice for adding a dash of color to a special garden spot.
The leaves have creamy yellow irregular margins against dark green centers. Great for adding color to your garden. Can be used in container gardening or planted in the ground as a specimen. Variegated foliage. Great for year-round interest. Hardy and easy to prune.
Small green leaves with cream edges. Evergreen. Deer resistant. Easy to prune for shape and size. Zones 6-9.
A slow growing boxwood with creamy white edged foliage growing slowly to 5' and width, although it can easily be kept pruned to much shorter sizes. 10- 12" plants for spring shipping. Deer resistant!

Gardening facts about Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' plant

How to Grow Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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