Vitax Ltd Buxus Feed 1kg Pouch

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Bronze or orange colouring of foliage – often caused by environmental stress, usually hot, dry spells in summer. Root damage, due to winter waterlogging, may also be a factor.

New shoots turnpale brown and papery in spring– probably frost damage, as young growth is particularly vulnerable. For individual specimens–dig a planting hole to a spade's depth and a diameter of three times the width of the rootball. A wide hole encourages the roots to spread outwards. 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.Following our advice on the treatment, control and prevention of Volutella blight, proper pruning and thinning is the most effective way to manage this disease. Thinning the plant helps to increase air circulation helping the leaves to dry out so they are not constantly moist. Phytophtora Root Rot What is it? 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. 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 Buxus microphylla ‘Golden Triumph’ – one of the hardier cultivars of this Asian species, with slow growing, smaller leaves. Young foliage starts yellow, turning a yellowish green two-tone. It can be grown in full or partial sun and thrives in moist, yet well drained soil.

Mulch also helps conserve soil moisture in dry conditions and can suppress weed growth to a degree.Buxus sempervirens'Blauer Heinz' – a slow-growing box variety with blueish-green foliage. This plant is used for hedging and topiary, especially balls.

Buxus sempervirens – the common box is native to the British Isles and has small, evergreen leaves and a dense habit. It's a popular choice for hedging and can be clipped into all manner of shapes for topiary. This is especially important when the soil is a heavier one with poor drainage, but adding organic matter is always a good idea to improve the health of box plants and to make sure that they get the nutrients they need. Providing The Right Mulch For Buxus 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.All of these choices offer a good nutritional profile and slow-release fertiliser for these plants. Box trees growing in containers require feeding a little more frequently and are fed differently from those growing in the ground. It also creates something of a barrier between the lowest leaves on your box and the soil, which may help to reduce the spread of problems like blight. Plants in pots will need regular low-level nutrients to replace those washed out due to watering: a liquid seaweed feed works well.” An organic approach is always best and you may not need to do any more than mulching when growing box trees in the ground.