Boxwood Hebe

Boxwood Hebe Care

Hebe Buxifolia

What is the plant

One of the best Hebe varieties for hedging, Hebe Buxifolia is fast growing, easy to prune and has masses of white flowers in spring.Commonly called the ‘Box Leaf Hebe’ for the form of its foliage, it has a naturally dense growth habit and small foliage, both great attributes for a hedging plant.Planting distance when used as a hedging plant should be at around 70 – 90 cm apart.You can also grow Hebe Buxifolia in containers if desired.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

16°C - 22°C

Hardiness zone

8 - 10

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Depending on rainfall, new plants need to be watered weekly through the first growing season. A slow, one-hour trickle of water should do the job. During hot spells thoroughly soaking the ground up to 8” (20 cm) every few days is better than watering a little bit daily. Deep watering encourages roots to grow further into the ground resulting in a sturdier plant with more drought tolerance.
Pruning
Pruning may be needed to remove dead branches, encourage bushier growth, promote more flowers, or maintain a specific size or shape.
Fertilizer
Established trees should be fertilized every 2-3 years. Feed in early spring when plants start growing.