Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
Rosa Andeli
Common Name
English boxwood
Double Delight Rose, Hybrid Tea Rose
In Hindi
European boxwood
Double Delight Rose
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Double Delight Rose
In French
Buis commun
Double Delight Rose
In Spanish
boj común
Double Delight Rose
In Greek
European boxwood
Double Delight Rose
In Portuguese
Buxo
Prazer dobro Rosa
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
Double Delight Rose
In Latin
European boxwood
Double Delight Rose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Double Delight Rose
Season and care of English Boxwood and Double Delight Rose is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Double Delight Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Double Delight Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Double Delight Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Double Delight Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
English Boxwood and Double Delight Rose Physical Information
English Boxwood and Double Delight Rose physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Double Delight Rose height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Double Delight Rose are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Double Delight Rose flower color: Red and Ivory
- Double Delight Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of English Boxwood and Double Delight Rose
Care of English Boxwood and Double Delight Rose 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 Double Delight Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Double Delight Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.