Shapes in the Garden: Thuja, Buxus & Acaena Flat Pack

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10m

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DESCRIPTION

Thuja Smaragd, also known as Emerald Cedar, is a versatile evergreen conifer that adds year-round interest to your garden. Originating from the family Cupressaceae, this cultivar is known for its compact, pyramidal form and brilliant emerald-green foliage. The leaves are scale-like, tightly packed and arranged in flattened sprays, giving the tree a fine-textured, feathery appearance. The foliage retains its vibrant colour throughout the year and releases a pleasant aroma when crushed. Thuja Smaragd is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, moist soil. It is drought-tolerant once established and generally resistant to pests and diseases. With a slow to moderate growth rate, it reaches a mature height of about 3m and a width of 75cm, making it an excellent choice for hedges, screens, and foundation plantings.

Read our blog on perfect urban trees to plant in your garden, including Thuja Smaragd, here.

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Acaena inermis purpurea - 1.5L Pot

DESCRIPTION

Acaena inermis Purpurea is a striking ground cover featuring rich, purple-toned foliage that adds depth and contrast to garden designs. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it perfect for softening edges, covering slopes, or filling gaps between stepping stones. In summer, it produces small, burr-like flowers that bring additional texture and interest.

Ideal for rock gardens, coastal gardens, or contemporary designs where its bold foliage can shine. It pairs beautifully with silver or green-leaved plants for striking contrasts.

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Space plants 30–50 cm apart for good coverage.

Reaches a mature height of 5–10 cm and spreads up to 60–90 cm, forming a dense, weed-suppressing mat.

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Buxus sempervirens - Ground Balls - PB28

DESCRIPTION

Buxus sempervirens is a versatile and compact evergreen shrub, renowned for its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions and maintain a lush, green appearance all year round. This classic plant is particularly noted for its dense, small leaves and robust nature, making it an ideal choice for formal borders, hedging, or topiary art.

With its preference for well-drained soils and partial to full sun exposure, Buxus sempervirens can grow up to 1-2 metres high, presenting a naturally rounded shape that responds exceptionally well to pruning. This characteristic makes it a favourite among gardeners looking to impose a sense of order and structure within their landscapes, especially in geometric garden designs. It's also highly resilient to pests and diseases, ensuring a low-maintenance yet long-lasting presence in your garden.

Save yourself the effort of that initial shaping with this incredible spherical grade. Prefer a squared shape? Check out our Buxus Ground Squares here.

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Description

This combination of Thuja Smaragd, Buxus sempervirens and Acaena Purpurea is designed to provide a sophisticated mix of texture, colour, and form, creating a visually striking and easy-to-maintain landscape that thrives throughout the seasons.

At the heart of this garden design is Thuja occidentalis Smaragd, a conifer that offers lush, evergreen beauty with its dense, emerald foliage and classic pyramidal shape. These trees serve as a stunning backdrop, providing structure with their slow-growing, pyramidal habit.

Complementing the upright elegance of Thuja Smaragd, Acaena inermis Purpurea introduces a splash of colour at ground level with its striking purple-tinged foliage and spiky, burr-like flowers. This low-growing, spreading ground cover adds a unique texture and a hint of whimsy, creating a vivid contrast against the more structured elements in the garden. Acaena Purpurea is not only beautiful but also tough and drought-resistant, making it a practical choice for filling in spaces and adding a low-maintenance layer of interest.

Adding a formal touch to the ensemble, sculpted Buxus sempervirens balls offer a classic, geometric element that contrasts beautifully with the sharper lines of the Thuja. These neatly shaped evergreen spheres are strategically throughout the garden to provide focal points, line pathways, or border garden beds, introducing rhythm and order. The deep green of Buxus adds depth and complements both the bright green of Thuja Smaragd and the purple hues of Acaena Purpurea, tying the whole garden design together.

This planting plan is designed to fit a 2m x 10m area, but you are more than welcome to customise it to meet your specific property measurements. If this plan does not fully meet your requirements, we offer a range of services to help you achieve your desired look with the perfect plants for your space.

Plants in this Plant Pack

Thuja Smargd

Acaena inermis purpurea

Buxus sempervirens - Ground Balls

This combination of Thuja Smaragd, Buxus sempervirens and Acaena Purpurea is designed to provide a sophisticated mix of texture, colour, and form, creating a visually striking and easy-to-maintain landscape that thrives throughout the seasons.

At the heart of this garden design is Thuja occidentalis Smaragd, a conifer that offers lush, evergreen beauty with its dense, emerald foliage and classic pyramidal shape. These trees serve as a stunning backdrop, providing structure with their slow-growing, pyramidal habit.

Complementing the upright elegance of Thuja Smaragd, Acaena inermis Purpurea introduces a splash of colour at ground level with its striking purple-tinged foliage and spiky, burr-like flowers. This low-growing, spreading ground cover adds a unique texture and a hint of whimsy, creating a vivid contrast against the more structured elements in the garden. Acaena Purpurea is not only beautiful but also tough and drought-resistant, making it a practical choice for filling in spaces and adding a low-maintenance layer of interest.

Adding a formal touch to the ensemble, sculpted Buxus sempervirens balls offer a classic, geometric element that contrasts beautifully with the sharper lines of the Thuja. These neatly shaped evergreen spheres are strategically throughout the garden to provide focal points, line pathways, or border garden beds, introducing rhythm and order. The deep green of Buxus adds depth and complements both the bright green of Thuja Smaragd and the purple hues of Acaena Purpurea, tying the whole garden design together.

This planting plan is designed to fit a 2m x 10m area, but you are more than welcome to customise it to meet your specific property measurements. If this plan does not fully meet your requirements, we offer a range of <a href="https://www.theplantstore.co.nz/design-services/">services</a> to help you achieve your desired look with the perfect plants for your space.

This planting plan is designed to fit a 2m x 7m area, but you are more than welcome to customise it to meet your specific property measurements. If this plan does not fully meet your requirements, we offer a range of <a href="https://www.theplantstore.co.nz/design-services/">services</a> to help you achieve your desired look with the perfect plants for your space.

This planting plan is designed to fit a 2m x 5m area, but you are more than welcome to customise it to meet your specific property measurements. If this plan does not fully meet your requirements, we offer a range of <a href="https://www.theplantstore.co.nz/design-services/">services</a> to help you achieve your desired look with the perfect plants for your space.

This planting plan is designed to fit a 2m x 3m area, but you are more than welcome to customise it to meet your specific property measurements. If this plan does not fully meet your requirements, we offer a range of <a href="https://www.theplantstore.co.nz/design-services/">services</a> to help you achieve your desired look with the perfect plants for your space.