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Inkarho® Breeding as a Low-Maintenance Alternative to Boxwood Almost every boxwood owner knows the problem: As soon as spring arrives, small green caterpillars of the box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) start to appear on boxwoods in the garden. This voracious pest becomes active in April and causes severe damage through defoliation. For years, it has wreaked havoc locally, destroying countless boxwoods. Even if a boxwood manages to escape the box tree moth, it’s not entirely safe, as other pests like boxwood psyllid, boxwood gall midge, spider mites, and scale insects can also pose threats. The only solution to this ongoing issue: replace traditional boxwood with a pest-free alternative like Bloombux from Inkarho. What makes Bloombux special is that it combines all the desirable traits of Buxus with several added advantages—most notably, complete immunity from the box tree moth and therefore no reporting requirements. Thanks to its unique breeding, it’s resistant to all these pests. While Bloombux closely resembles classic boxwood, it is actually a specially bred rhododendron. It also offers an additional feature: Unlike boxwood, the evergreen Bloombux produces abundant blooms in pink or magenta from May to June. Additional benefits include winter hardiness, easy care, site tolerance, and a high tolerance for pruning. The Rhododendron micranthum is also versatile in terms of use, as it can be planted as a low hedge, a striking standalone in garden beds, or as an eye-catching feature in containers. For gardeners seeking a boxwood alternative free from the dreaded box tree moth, the blooming Bloombux is the perfect choice.

Among gardeners and landscapers, the box tree is one of the most popular green plants in Germany and Europe. No wonder, since the box tree is unsurpassed when it comes to creating a focal point as a solitary or hedge plant. Furthermore, its individual topiary cut transforms each box tree into a real masterpiece of garden art and thus presents itself as an attractive eye-catcher in any green landscape. Besides numerous positive attributes, which are often associated with the box tree, there are also a number of disadvantages: The box tree is susceptible to diseases and pests, requires very differentiated and time-consuming care and does not bear any enchanting flowers. Therefore, our Bloombux® can stand as an alternative to the conventional boxwood.

Among gardeners and landscapers, the box tree is one of the most popular green plants in Germany and Europe. No wonder, since the box tree is unsurpassed when it comes to creating a focal point as a solitary or hedge plant. Furthermore, its individual topiary cut transforms each box tree into a real masterpiece of garden art and thus presents itself as an attractive eye-catcher in any green landscape. Besides numerous positive attributes, which are often associated with the box tree, there are also a number of disadvantages: The box tree is susceptible to diseases and pests, requires very differentiated and time-consuming care and does not bear any enchanting flowers. Therefore, our Bloombux® can stand as an alternative to the conventional boxwood.