{"product_id":"chamaecyparis-boulevard-plant-3ltr-pot","title":"Chamaecyparis 'Boulevard' Conifer Plant - 3Ltr Pot","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChamaecyparis pisifera ‘Boulevard’ Conifer Plant – 3Ltr Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd elegant colour and year-round structure to your garden with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChamaecyparis pisifera ‘Boulevard’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an attractive evergreen conifer admired for its soft, feathery silvery-blue foliage and naturally conical growth habit. Its distinctive colouring and graceful shape make it an excellent choice for garden borders, gravel gardens and larger patio containers, providing a striking focal point throughout the seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilvery-Blue Evergreen Foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft, finely textured foliage brings cool blue tones and year-round colour to the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant Conical Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Develops an attractive upright, pyramidal form that adds height and architectural interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Recognised for its garden performance and ornamental qualities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Specimen Conifer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Looks particularly effective as a standalone feature in borders, gravel gardens and larger containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow, Steady Growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grows approximately 10–15cm per year, allowing it to develop gradually into an attractive garden feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy and Low Maintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides reliable evergreen interest when planted in suitable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChamaecyparis pisifera ‘Boulevard’ is a popular ornamental evergreen conifer valued for its distinctive silvery-blue foliage and graceful, upright habit. Its soft, feathery leaves create a fine, textured appearance, offering an attractive contrast to green shrubs, flowering perennials and other garden plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe naturally conical growth habit gives ‘Boulevard’ a strong architectural presence without overwhelming its surroundings. It works beautifully as a specimen plant in garden borders, gravel gardens and larger containers, where its cool blue foliage can stand out against contrasting colours and textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis versatile conifer provides year-round structure, helping maintain interest in the garden even during the winter months. Its relatively slow growth makes it suitable for gardeners who want a feature plant that develops gradually rather than quickly dominating a planting scheme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith an estimated height of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120cm after 10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an annual growth rate of around 10–15cm, ‘Boulevard’ is a useful choice for adding vertical interest to smaller planting areas and established borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best results, plant in a sunny or lightly shaded position with moist but well-drained soil. Once established, it is generally straightforward to maintain and requires little routine pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-litre nursery pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this attractive blue-toned conifer is ready to establish in a suitable garden position or larger decorative container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChamaecyparis pisifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Boulevard’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Boulevard Sawara Cypress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen ornamental conifer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3-litre nursery pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silvery-blue to blue-grey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft, feathery evergreen foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright, conical and pyramidal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10–15cm per year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated Height After 10 Years:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 120cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun or light shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moist but well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Specimen planting, garden borders, gravel gardens and larger containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Year-round evergreen foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low maintenance when grown in suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAward:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e RHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose a sunny or lightly shaded position to encourage healthy growth and attractive foliage colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Avoid areas that remain waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water thoroughly after planting and regularly while the plant establishes. Continue watering during prolonged dry spells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply a suitable slow-release fertiliser in spring if necessary, following the manufacturer's instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Little pruning is usually required. Remove damaged or unwanted growth as needed, avoiding cutting deeply into old, bare wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Growing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose a larger container with adequate drainage and use a suitable quality growing medium. Check moisture levels regularly, especially during warm weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompanion Planting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combine with dark green conifers, ornamental grasses and flowering perennials to highlight its distinctive silvery-blue foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-Term Care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow sufficient room for the plant to develop its natural conical shape and maintain good air circulation around the foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChamaecyparis pisifera ‘Boulevard’ is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a distinctive evergreen conifer with elegant form and beautiful silvery-blue foliage. Its slow growth, architectural shape and reliable year-round interest make it a valuable addition to borders, gravel gardens and larger containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position \u0026amp; conditions. 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