Layer Me Up
This is a great combination of plants against a wall on the south side of your house or the south side of a fence. Low Maintenance that boasts a modern formal visual with white colour throughout the summer months.
The Buxus hedge contains the planting beautifully, remaining evergreen throughout the seasons. The other thing I really like about buxus as a border hedge, is it hides so much - haven’t done the weeds for a couple of weeks? it doesn’t matter - you can’t see them. Whilst buxus isn’t the fastest growing plant, that is a great attribute when it comes to trimming because it means that it only requires one to two trims per year and is very very forgiving.
The Agapanthus is used directly behind the Buxus, I love agapanthus, as it is very tough. The reason I have chosen the variety Finn is due to it being a very small sterile variety that comprises tall flower stems. This will give you a dramatic spray of flowers popping up directly behind the buxus during the summer months.
Then to the Hydrangea, Limelight is one of my favourites, this is a beautiful shrub that is tough as boots, provided it has part shade and is well mulched to retain moistures. Having this planted behind the buxus . The Hydrangea gives the height required to give the planting a bit of substance and break up what it is being planted in front of whether it be a wall of your house or the south side of your fence.
Width required 2.1m
Plant spacing;
Buxus 20cms apart
Agapanthus Finn 75cm Apart
Hydrangea Limelight 1.2m Apart
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Uses;
South side of a house wall for an entrance planting
South side of a boundary fence to break up the lawn and fence
The border of an existing garden that will provide shade
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Agapanthus Finn
Agapanthus Finn
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Agapanthus Finn is a compact, deciduous variety featuring rich violet-blue, trumpet-shaped flowers held on sturdy stems during summer. Its neat, clumping foliage of narrow green leaves provides a tidy, structured appearance, making it an excellent choice for borders, edging, or container planting. The striking blue flowers bring vibrant colour to any garden space.
Well-suited to cottage, modern, or coastal gardens, Finn thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. It is hardy, low maintenance, and moderately drought-tolerant once established. Space plants 20–30 cm apart for a dense and uniform display.
Mature size: Grows up to 40–50 cm in height and width, forming a compact, clumping habit.
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Buxus sempervirens
Buxus sempervirens
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Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as common box, is a classic evergreen shrub known for its dense, small-leaved foliage and versatile, slow-growing habit. Its dark evergreen leaves provide a lush, continuous backdrop in gardens throughout the year.
Buxus sempervirens is ideal for formal hedges, edging, parterres, and topiary. Its dense growth habit and ability to tolerate heavy pruning make it a favorite for creating structured garden elements, such as balls, cones, or more intricate shapes. It suits a variety of garden styles, from formal to cottage, and can be used in small and large landscapes alike to add evergreen structure and define garden spaces.
Common box prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained, slightly alkaline to neutral soil. It is adaptable to a range of conditions, though it requires protection from strong winds and excessive winter wetness. For hedge planting, a spacing of about 20-30 cm is recommended to achieve a dense, seamless barrier.
Can be kept as low as 30cm in height, but will grow to 1m tall if kept untrimmed.
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