Vitax Ltd Buxus Feed 1kg Pouch

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Harsh weather and poor growing conditions can cause discoloured foliage and weaken the plants. Apply fertiliser in spring to encourage fresh growth and clip to improve overall appearance. Rootgrow Mycorrhizal Fungi - Rootgrow Mycorrhizal Fungi is ideal for application during planting, and we advise using it for all planting projects. This product ensures a well-established root system, better drought tolerance, healthier plant growth and superior establishment. We consider this a must, as do the Royal Horticulture Society.

Unfortunately, this shrub can be prone to a number of pest and disease issues, so it is important to make sure that box is kept in good condition, as healthy plants are able to better withstand any issues that come their way. We try our best to offer a range of products to suit all our customers, and although most of our products are suited to outdoors we do have varieties that can be kept as houseplants or a mixture of both. Buxus is vulnerable to box blight, nutrient deficiency and bugs, however Buxus Feed contains vital plant foods and trace elements required for good establishment and strong heathy growth of Buxus.If well cared for, small plants should form a reasonable hedge or, in the case of B. sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa’, a parterre in three to five years. For all varieties of Buxus, Box or Buxus Sempervirens Buxus Feed is part of Vitax’s new specialist fertiliser and feed range, and developed specifically for Buxus growers. A staple for most gardens, Buxus can be used as a structure, in pots or hedges, and is a popular choice for patio planters. Visiting gardens is a great way to get ideas on how to use box as hedges and topiary. All the RHS Gardens feature box in various forms. In addition to ensuring a good potting mix, which should be replenished regularly, box growing in containers is also best fed with a liquid plant feed every month or so during the summer.

Box is very easy to propagate by cuttings taken in early to mid-summer, when the new growth is beginning to become firm. See our guide to taking semi-ripe cuttings.

It is therefore important to ensure that our box trees get the nutrients they need to stay healthy; feeding Buxus well can help with this. An organic approach is always best and you may not need to do any more than mulching when growing box trees in the ground. Box trees growing in containers require feeding a little more frequently and are fed differently from those growing in the ground.

Common box ( Buxus sempervirens) is the most widely available species and has rich green foliage. You may find a few other species or cultivars in specialist nurseries, with smaller or larger leaves, coloured or variegated foliage, compact, upright or spreading growth habits. Feed box growing in containers with a balanced, organic, liquid plant feed once a month through the summer season, avoiding excessively high nitrogen feeds. Box shrubs thrive when in neutral to very mildly acidic soil, though they can be tolerant of a range of pH levels and can be grown successfully in many different soils. Afterplant Evergreen Bio-Active Fertiliser - Afterplant Evergreen Bio-Active Fertiliser is ideal for application as an aftercare product for evergreen shrubs. This plant fertiliser complements the use of Rootgrow as a planting aid. Afterplant is the perfect companion to evergreen plants, both ground and container grown.Buxus sempervirens'Blauer Heinz' – a slow-growing box variety with blueish-green foliage. This plant is used for hedging and topiary, especially balls. All of these choices offer a good nutritional profile and slow-release fertiliser for these plants. Phytophthora species are microscopic fungus like organisms found in the soil that cause root and stem base decay of plants. It is usually found in soils that are heavy and waterlogged and can infect trees, woody plants and vegetables. Symptoms Saturday deliveries are possible to arrange. This is a premium service and there will be an additional charge if you opt for this. How much does delivery cost? Mulch adds nutrients to the soil as it breaks down that can be taken up by the roots of your plants.

Buxus is vulnerable to box blight, nutrient deficiency and bugs, however Buxus Feed contains vital plant foods and trace elements required for good establishment and strong heathy growth of Buxus. A firm favourite amongst both experienced and novice Buxus growers, Buxus Feed provides: Essential nutrients to green up leaf colour Extended nitrogen release to sustain growth Dense and healthy growth Buxus is best planted in autumn or spring, and depending on where a Buxus is being planted, Buxus Feed can be used to line the bottom of a trench before planting or used as a top dressing when planting has been established. Remember, like good soil for box, a good potting mix should be moist yet free-draining and should contain a reasonable proportion of organic matter, making it reasonably rich and fertile in its composition. The soil should also let the plants absorb nutrients easily and be free-draining so that the plant’s roots aren’t sitting in moist soil for too long.Bonemeal Root Builder - Bonemeal Root Builder is ideal for application during planting and aftercare. This is an organic product with slow release fertiliser that can be used as an alternative to Rootgrow for budget planting, or as a top-dressing during spring. Macrophoma leaf spot is caused by the fungus Macrophoma candollei, a weakly pathogenic fungus. Similar to Volutella blight it can be managed by improving cultural conditions. Symptoms Full details of all our delivery prices are listed here. What happens if I am not in when the courier delivers my parcel? Other gardens renowned for their topiary include Levens Hall (Cumbria), Great Dixter (East Sussex) and Hidcote Manor (Gloucestershire), while you’ll find spectacular parterres in gardens such as Pitmedden (Scotland) and Ham House (Surrey).