Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Africa
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
gardens, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 6
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
Delphinium elatum
Common Name
English boxwood
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
In Hindi
European boxwood
अल्पाइन Delphinium
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Alpine Delphinium
In French
Buis commun
Alpine Delphinium
In Spanish
boj común
Alpine Delphinium
In Greek
European boxwood
Alpine Δελφίνιο
In Portuguese
Buxo
Alpine Delphinium
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
Alpine Delphinium
In Latin
European boxwood
Alpine Delphinium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Buxales
Ranunculales
Family
Buxaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Alpine Delphinium
Season and care of English Boxwood and Alpine Delphinium is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Alpine Delphinium Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Boxwood and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information
English Boxwood and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of English Boxwood and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
- Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Care of English Boxwood and Alpine Delphinium
Care of English Boxwood and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.