Lucky Charm Boxwood

The Lucky Charm Boxwood, part of the renowned Southern Living Plant Collection, is here to elevate your landscape with year-round elegance, resilience and a unique appearance compared to other Boxwoods. With its dense, upright growth and rich emerald-green foliage, this variety offers a low-maintenance option for hedging, borders, or container gardening. Mature examples will reach an extremely manageable size of 3 feet in both width and height. 

Unlike traditional boxwoods, the Lucky Charm stands out with its exceptional disease resistance, including improved tolerance to boxwood blight. Whether shaping it into a formal hedge or letting it flourish naturally, this beauty retains its vibrant green color throughout the seasons, ensuring your landscape stays lush and lively from winter to summer!

Lucky Charm Boxwood Care

Sunlight Requirements

For optimal growth, plant your Lucky Charm in full sun to partial shade. It thrives best with 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day but also tolerates shadier conditions better than many other boxwood varieties.

When to Prune Lucky Charm Boxwood

The best time to prune your Lucky Charm Boxwood is in late winter to early spring, just before new growth emerges. Light pruning throughout the growing season will help maintain a tidy appearance, but avoid heavy pruning in late summer or fall, as it may encourage tender growth that could be damaged by winter frost.

Cold Hardiness & Climate Adaptability

The Lucky Charm is well-suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9, showcasing its adaptability across a wide range of climates. It handles winter cold with ease while also standing up to the heat and humidity of southern landscapes.

Watering & Soil Preferences

For best results, plant in well-draining soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH (6.5-7.2). Boxwoods dislike overly wet conditions, so ensure your plant is in loamy, well-aerated soil that holds moisture without becoming soggy.