Buxus microphylla 'Pincushion'

Buxus microphylla 'Pincushion': A Compact Cushion of Dark Green

Pincushion forms a compact rounded boxwood with small dark green leaves. Bronzy tones develop as the season cools, adding a subtle shift to its evergreen presence. Its closely arranged foliage gives the plant a substantial appearance, with a soft outline that can suit both a shaped garden and a more relaxed border.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 60-80 cm
• Spread: 60-80 cm
• Flower Colour: Green
• Flowering Period: Early Spring
• Foliage: Dark Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Full Shade / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Average Soil / Well-Drained Soil / Average to Dry Soil

Uses and Benefits:

Place Pincushion near the front of a foundation bed or repeat it along a border for a sequence of small rounded forms. Its compact dark foliage gives delicate flowers a substantial green base.

Care Instructions:

Allow room around each crown so the cushion remains visible. Clip only as much as the design requires, preserving the closely arranged foliage. Keep new roots watered and shelter exposed young plants from winter drying.