BetterBuxus 'Skylight' Box Ball 30cm: Bred for Blight Resistance
BetterBuxus is a range of box hybrids bred in Europe for resistance to box blight. 'Skylight' keeps the glossy evergreen leaf and compact, clippable habit of classic box. This listing is 1 plant, each a ready-shaped ball about 30cm across in a 26cm pot, for pots, borders, formal gardens, balconies and terraces.
Specifications
- Quantity: 1 plant
- Ball size: approx. 30cm
- Pot size: 26cm
- Variety: Buxus BetterBuxus 'Skylight'
- Type: evergreen shrub, clipped ball
- Light: sun to partial shade
Growing and care
Grow in well-drained soil or a large container with drainage. Water regularly, especially in dry spells and in pots, feed in spring and trim lightly to keep the shape.
Box moth and box blight
BetterBuxus is bred to resist box blight. The breeder also reports tolerance of the box tree moth in its trials, but no box is immune, so inspect plants regularly from spring to autumn. For a box-free option, see our low hedging alternatives.
Delivery and guarantee: free tracked delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries, usually 5–8 working days from dispatch. Plants are living products and can differ slightly from the photos. If a plant arrives damaged or in poor condition, email info@plantgift.ie within 48 hours with photos and we will replace or refund it under our healthy-arrival guarantee.
At a Glance
- Type: garden shrub (box ball)
- Height: approx. 30 cm
- Light: sun to partial shade
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
Free delivery, always — on every order across Ireland and the EU 🌿
Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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