Discover a standout boxwood alternative: Bloombux. This evergreen thrives as a hedge, garden accent, or potted plant. Fully resistant to boxwood moth and fungal issues, it rewards you with pink flowers in May and June. After last year's light pink 'Pink' variety, meet the new Bloombux 'Magenta' boasting vibrant pink blooms.
Bloombux, a dwarf rhododendron, features narrow fresh green leaves and a compact habit much like boxwood. At around 70 cm tall, shape it into spheres for entryways or cones for hedges outlining borders. Come May and June, 8 cm umbels of pink flowers emerge—packed with nectar-rich mini-blooms and central stamens that draw bumblebees while deterring boxwood moths. Enjoy worry-free gardening.
Bloombux 'Pink' and 'Magenta' excel in sun or partial shade, with no fuss over soil—calcareous, sandy, or peaty all work. Evergreen through winter and hardy to -24°C, it needs little maintenance. Skip pruning or shape annually post-bloom (late June); its slow growth holds form naturally.
Find Bloombux in various pot sizes from €4.00 at garden centers and online shops.
Photo credit: Bloombux
