{"product_id":"ilex-crenata-caroline-upright-topiary-ball-buxus-alternative","title":"Ilex crenata ‘Caroline Upright’ Topiary Ball – Buxus Alternative","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a welcoming entrance or add definition to your borders with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIlex crenata ‘Caroline Upright’ topiary balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This evergreen Japanese holly has small, dark green leaves that clip neatly into shape, making it an attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealternative to Buxus balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for pots, pathways and formal garden planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen topiary for entrances and pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pair of topiary balls either side of a doorway brings balance to a front entrance. Planted in generous containers, their rounded shapes frame the space and provide greenery throughout the year. Choose matching planters for a formal look, or terracotta pots for a softer, traditional setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIlex ‘Caroline Upright’ also works beautifully beyond the doorstep. Use repeated balls along a garden path, position them at the corners of a terrace or introduce rounded shapes among grasses and flowering perennials. Their evergreen foliage gives the planting definition when seasonal flowers have finished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Buxus alternative for the classic box-ball look\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are looking for an alternative to box topiary, Ilex crenata offers a similar small-leaved appearance. Supplied clipped into a ball, it gives you an established shape to build your planting around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a position with suitable soil and drainage, then maintain the outline with light clipping. Japanese holly performs best where its roots stay evenly moist without becoming waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy choose this Japanese holly topiary ball?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen interest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark green foliage brings structure throughout the seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn alternative to Buxus balls:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideal for achieving a classic clipped topiary look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntrance planting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a matching pair to frame front doors, gates or steps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for containers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A striking focal point for patio pots and courtyard planters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden structure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Repeat through borders to create rhythm and definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor landscaping and trade enquiries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanning a row of topiary balls, a series of entrance planters or a larger garden scheme? Contact Plants Galore Online with your required quantities, preferred ball diameter and delivery postcode to enquire about availability and pricing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing your size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect your required ball diameter and pot size from the available options. Ball diameter describes the approximate width of the foliage, rather than the total plant height. Shape and measurements naturally vary between plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for a larger topiary ball?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Email \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@plantsgaloreonline.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003esales@plantsgaloreonline.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with your preferred ball diameter, quantity and delivery postcode. We’ll be happy to check availability and provide a quote.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P001","offers":[{"title":"35cm Ball 7.5 litre pot","offer_id":53814664921424,"sku":"ILCCUPRI2035BOLC7.5","price":64.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/1873\/1600\/files\/Ilexcrenata_CarolineUpright_Ball.png?v=1792162940","url":"https:\/\/plantsgaloreonline.co.uk\/products\/ilex-crenata-caroline-upright-topiary-ball-buxus-alternative","provider":"Plants Galore Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}