Perfect for creating parterres and low hedges, this compact, bushy evergreen can be clipped into a variety of shapes, so it’s also ideal for creating topiary. Easy to grow in a wide range of settings, it has an excellent resistance to diseases, so it makes an ideal alternative to Buxus.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soilRate of growth: slow to averageFlowering period: MayHardiness: fully hardySold in a 9cm pot.