Renaissance™

$20.99

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Blight, deer, and pest resistant
Hardy in USDA zones 5-9
Size

Buxus Hybrid ‘HER200B01’ PP32274

Description

This cultivar is ideal for creating pristine low hedges, intricate topiaries, and beautiful parterres, all while maintaining its appearance year-round with minimal maintenance. Its compact growth habit ensures a dense, lush appearance, making it suitable for both formal and casual garden settings. An excellent choice for low-growing hedges, layering, and patio containers. Sustainably bred for disease resistance, Renaissance requires less pruning and holds its color better than traditional varieties, offering a resilient and beautiful solution for your landscape. A versatile and sustainable choice for any setting.

This cultivar is ideal for creating pristine low hedges, intricate topiaries, and beautiful parterres, all while maintaining its appearance year-round with minimal maintenance. Its compact growth habit ensures a dense, lush appearance, making it suitable for both formal and casual garden settings. An excellent choice for low-growing hedges, layering, and patio containers. Sustainably bred for disease resistance, Renaissance requires less pruning and holds its color better than traditional varieties, offering a resilient and beautiful solution for your landscape. A versatile and sustainable choice for any setting.

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We do our best to provide the highest-quality plants. To ensure your plants do well in transit, please be aware of your area’s weather conditions when placing your order. We strive to ship all orders within 24-48 hours. We do not ship on Sundays, so orders placed on Saturday or Sunday will ship on the next business day.
We ship to the continental United States except for Tennessee.

We do our best to provide the highest-quality plants. To ensure your plants do well in transit, please be aware of your area’s weather conditions when placing your order. We strive to ship all orders within 24-48 hours. We do not ship on Sundays, so orders placed on Saturday or Sunday will ship on the next business day.
We ship to the continental United States except for Tennessee.

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Hardiness

Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

Size:

1-2’ high x 1-2’ wide

Best Uses:

Border, Low Hedge, Mass Planting, Knot Garden, Container

Growth Habit

Renaissance boasts a low-growing habit with a slow growth rate, making it a perfect choice for those who prefer minimal maintenance.

Best Uses

Ideal for low hedges, borders, and parterre gardens. Its compact form and year-round color make it perfect for creating neat, formal lines in any landscape. 

Root Strength

With its slow growth, Renaissance requires less frequent pruning, typically only once a year. 

Renaissance planted in a formal garden
Better Boxwood plant spacing diagram for Renaissance

Planting Care tips for Renaissance™

1. Choosing the Right Location
  • Better Boxwood Renaissance™ thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and prefers well-drained soil to maintain healthy roots. Although boxwood will adapt to a range of soil conditions, from acidic to alkaline and from clay to sandy loam, good drainage is appreciated.
  • When selecting a planting location, aim for partial shade to dappled sunlight. Renaissance™ boxwoods can tolerate full sun, but in warmer climates, they benefit from afternoon shade to avoid heat stress. Ideally, the plant performs best with 4-6 hours of morning light. In areas with heavy shade, the shrub may develop a more open growth habit with less dense foliage.
  • To protect against winter damage, especially in colder climates, plant Renaissance™ in a sheltered spot where it will be shielded from harsh winter winds.
  • Better Boxwood Renaissance™ thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and prefers well-drained soil to maintain healthy roots. Although boxwood will adapt to a range of soil conditions, from acidic to alkaline and from clay to sandy loam, good drainage is appreciated.
  • When selecting a planting location, aim for partial shade to dappled sunlight. Renaissance™ boxwoods can tolerate full sun, but in warmer climates, they benefit from afternoon shade to avoid heat stress. Ideally, the plant performs best with 4-6 hours of morning light. In areas with heavy shade, the shrub may develop a more open growth habit with less dense foliage.
  • To protect against winter damage, especially in colder climates, plant Renaissance™ in a sheltered spot where it will be shielded from harsh winter winds.
2. Planting Instructions
  • When planting Better Boxwood Renaissance™, space shrubs 1-2 feet apart to create a dense, structured hedge. Renaissance™ typically reaches a height and width of 1-2 feet, making it suitable for small hedges and intricate topiary designs.
  • Prepare the soil by digging a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball but only as deep. This will encourage the roots to spread and establish quickly. After placing the shrub in the hole, backfill with soil, firm it down, and water thoroughly to help settle the roots.
  • Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and protect the roots. Leave a gap between the mulch and the stem to prevent rot.
  • When planting Better Boxwood Renaissance™, space shrubs 1-2 feet apart to create a dense, structured hedge. Renaissance™ typically reaches a height and width of 1-2 feet, making it suitable for small hedges and intricate topiary designs.
  • Prepare the soil by digging a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball but only as deep. This will encourage the roots to spread and establish quickly. After placing the shrub in the hole, backfill with soil, firm it down, and water thoroughly to help settle the roots.
  • Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and protect the roots. Leave a gap between the mulch and the stem to prevent rot.
3. Watering and Fertilization
  • During its first year, Renaissance™ requires regular watering to establish strong roots. Water deeply once a week, and increase watering frequency during particularly hot or dry periods. Once established, reduce watering to maintain evenly moist soil, avoiding waterlogging.
  • Fertilize in early spring using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to encourage healthy growth. Be cautious not to over-fertilize, as excessive nutrients can lead to weak growth and increased susceptibility to disease.
  • During its first year, Renaissance™ requires regular watering to establish strong roots. Water deeply once a week, and increase watering frequency during particularly hot or dry periods. Once established, reduce watering to maintain evenly moist soil, avoiding waterlogging.
  • Fertilize in early spring using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to encourage healthy growth. Be cautious not to over-fertilize, as excessive nutrients can lead to weak growth and increased susceptibility to disease.
4. Pruning and Maintenance
  • Renaissance™ has a naturally compact and dense growth habit, making pruning largely optional. However, if shaping is desired for hedges or topiaries, prune lightly in late winter or early spring before new growth starts. Occasional trimming will encourage thicker, more uniform foliage.
  • One of the major benefits of Renaissance™ is its strong resistance to boxwood blight and other common pests. This low-maintenance variety is perfect for gardeners who want a reliable, attractive plant that requires little upkeep.
  • Renaissance™ has a naturally compact and dense growth habit, making pruning largely optional. However, if shaping is desired for hedges or topiaries, prune lightly in late winter or early spring before new growth starts. Occasional trimming will encourage thicker, more uniform foliage.
  • One of the major benefits of Renaissance™ is its strong resistance to boxwood blight and other common pests. This low-maintenance variety is perfect for gardeners who want a reliable, attractive plant that requires little upkeep.
5. Protecting Against Winter Damage
  • Like other broadleaf evergreens, boxwoods are susceptible to winter damage from cold winds and fluctuating temperatures. To protect Renaissance™ in colder regions, apply mulch around the base of the plant to insulate the roots. In extreme winter conditions, consider wrapping the shrub in burlap to prevent windburn and desiccation.
  • With proper planting and care, Better Boxwood Renaissance™ will thrive in a variety of garden settings, adding beauty and structure to your landscape for years to come.
  • Like other broadleaf evergreens, boxwoods are susceptible to winter damage from cold winds and fluctuating temperatures. To protect Renaissance™ in colder regions, apply mulch around the base of the plant to insulate the roots. In extreme winter conditions, consider wrapping the shrub in burlap to prevent windburn and desiccation.
  • With proper planting and care, Better Boxwood Renaissance™ will thrive in a variety of garden settings, adding beauty and structure to your landscape for years to come.
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