Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
English boxwood
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
European boxwood
In German
Dutch Iris
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Dutch Iris
Buis commun
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
boj común
In Greek
Dutch Iris
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Buxo
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Dutch Iris
European boxwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Buxales
Family
Iridaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and English Boxwood
Season and care of Dutch Iris and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and English Boxwood season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and English Boxwood Physical Information
Dutch Iris and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and English Boxwood are as follows:
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Dutch Iris and English Boxwood
Care of Dutch Iris and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.