{"product_id":"28cm-topiary-ball","title":"Medium Green Leaf Buxus Topiary Ball UV Resistant 28cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- BLOCK 2: Long Description — dp-j1-v1 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #333333; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #04363F; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 28px; font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04363f; font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px;\"\u003eQuick Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0 8px; color: #dcdcdc;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/product\/eco-home-safe-artificial-plant-cleaner-1l\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEco Plant Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0 8px; color: #dcdcdc;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/product-category\/artificial-outdoor-plants\/uv-resistant-artificial-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUV Outdoor Range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0 8px; color: #dcdcdc;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/commercial-artificial-hedges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCommercial Projects\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0 8px; color: #dcdcdc;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/wholesale-artificial-hedges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrade Accounts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Medium Green Leaf Buxus Topiary Ball UV Resistant 28cm presents the precision-clipped spherical topiary form in a green leaf Buxus foliage type — a slightly broader, more open leaf texture than standard fine-leaf boxwood, producing a ball that reads as lush and naturalistic while maintaining the clean geometric sphere form that defines topiary design. At 28 centimetres, this compact UV-certified outdoor specimen is suited to container arrangements, pathway borders, entrance styling, and mixed topiary displays. Constructed from LDPE with integrated RealTex and UVTex UV inhibitors — integrated within the leaf, not surface-applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner Plants supplies this specimen alongside the standard boxwood and mixed varieties to designers who want textural variation within a topiary ball arrangement — combining different leaf types at the same diameter creates depth and visual depth that a single-variety arrangement cannot achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border-left: 3px solid #84B55B; padding-left: 16px; color: #444; font-style: italic; margin: 20px 0; font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMixing leaf types within a topiary ball arrangement — green leaf Buxus beside standard boxwood, or beside the natural Buxus variety — creates the subtle textural variation that distinguishes a considered planting from a generic one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #04363f; font-size: 18px; margin: 28px 0 12px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003e28 cm diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eFoliage Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eGreen leaf Buxus — precision-clipped spherical form; broader, more open leaf texture than standard boxwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eLDPE with integrated RealTex and UVTex UV inhibitors — integrated within the leaf, not surface-applied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eUV Certification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eISO-certified UVTex UV inhibitors — integrated within the leaf, not surface-applied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eIndoor \/ Outdoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eSuitable for indoor and outdoor use, including direct sun exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eFrost Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eFrost resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eRecyclable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eYes — eligible for Designer Plants recycling programme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eNo watering or pruning required; wipe clean periodically\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eToxic Substances\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003eNon-toxic; SafeTex certified materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #04363f; font-size: 18px; margin: 32px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhere the Medium Green Leaf Buxus Topiary Ball UV Resistant 28cm Is Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #555;\"\u003eThe compact topiary ball — precise botanical form at a scale that works in containers, on plinths, and in garden arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotted arrangements and container gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two or three medium topiary balls in a wide planter create an immediately polished botanical arrangement — a technique used by landscape designers to add structure to terrace and courtyard plantings without the maintenance of shaped living hedging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePathway and border accents.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row of medium topiary balls at consistent spacing along a garden pathway or border edge creates botanical rhythm and visual order — a formal garden technique that requires no pruning to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntrance steps and porch styling.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pair of medium topiary balls flanking a doorstep or at the base of entrance columns provides a classic, symmetrical botanical welcome — a standard residential specification for designers working in formal and contemporary styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor table and surface display.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 28 centimetres, the medium ball is appropriate for large indoor surfaces — console tables, dining table centrepieces, and commercial reception surfaces where an outdoor-rated specimen is used in a sheltered indoor context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvents and brand activations.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact scale makes medium topiary balls a practical event specification — easily transported, repositioned, and used in multiples to create branded botanical arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePool surrounds and outdoor entertaining.\u003c\/strong\u003e Used in groups along pool coping and outdoor entertaining areas to introduce structured botanical form at a scale appropriate to the surfaces and spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetail forecourts and hospitality entrances.\u003c\/strong\u003e Paired or grouped at commercial entrances to introduce a botanical statement that signals quality and considered design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildcare, healthcare, and education outdoor areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic SafeTex-certified materials confirm suitability for all outdoor institutional environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #84B55B; background: #f4f9f4; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04363f;\"\u003eAdditional applications include:\u003c\/strong\u003e mixed-variety topiary arrangements, commercial garden installations, and event tablescapes. Contact Designer Plants on \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"tel:1800617341\"\u003e1800 617 341\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing and bulk quantities.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #04363f; font-size: 18px; margin: 32px 0 12px;\"\u003ePlacement and Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady for immediate placement and quick to assemble together. Can be used freestanding on flat outdoor surfaces or placed in a pot or planter. For mixed arrangements, pair with the standard Boxwood 28cm, Natural Buxus 28cm, or Mixed Boxwood 28cm for textural contrast within a uniform diameter. The ball is stable on any level surface without additional fixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #04363f; font-size: 18px; margin: 32px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhy Designers and Commercial Operators Specify Designer Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #333; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eDesigner Plants holds a 5-star rating across more than 20,000 verified customer reviews and has delivered commercial-grade installations for clients including BMW, Disney, Aperol, Facebook, Coca-Cola, Westfield, Virgin Australia, and VicRoads. A 5-year UV warranty is provided on all certified outdoor panels. Designer Plants is Australia's only artificial greenery supplier with a dedicated product recycling programme — an important consideration for sustainability-conscious commercial briefs. Trade pricing and wholesale accounts are available. Contact the team on \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"tel:1800617341\"\u003e1800 617 341\u003c\/a\u003e or at \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"mailto:sales@designerplants.com.au\"\u003esales@designerplants.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e to discuss project requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #04363f; font-size: 18px; margin: 32px 0 12px;\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo watering, pruning, or specialist care is required. Rinse with water or wipe with a soft cloth. Use Designer Plants' \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/product\/eco-home-safe-artificial-plant-cleaner-1l\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEco-Home Safe Artificial Plant Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e for deeper cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #04363f; font-size: 18px; margin: 32px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003edetails.dp-faq{border-top:2px solid #04363F;margin-bottom:6px;}details.dp-faq summary{padding:12px 16px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;color:#04363F;}details.dp-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}details.dp-faq summary::after{content:\"+\";font-size:18px;color:#F59241;margin-left:8px;}details.dp-faq[open] summary::after{content:\"−\";}details.dp-faq[open]{background:#f4f9f4;}details.dp-faq .dp-faq-body{padding:10px 16px 14px;}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Medium Green Leaf Buxus Topiary Ball UV Resistant 28cm suitable for outdoor use in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Medium Green Leaf Buxus Topiary Ball UV Resistant 28cm is fully rated for outdoor use including direct Australian sun exposure. ISO-certified UVTex UV inhibitors are integrated within the leaf material — not surface-applied — ensuring permanent colour stability. Frost resistant. Covered by a 12-month warranty. Suitable for garden beds, pool surrounds, pathway borders, and all outdoor environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the Green Leaf Buxus Topiary Ball 28cm and the standard Boxwood Topiary Ball 28cm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Green Leaf Buxus 28cm features a slightly broader, more open leaf texture that reads as lush and naturalistic while maintaining the clean sphere form. The standard Boxwood 28cm has finer, denser foliage that produces a more tightly clipped, formal appearance. Combining both varieties at the same diameter creates subtle textural variation within a topiary ball arrangement — a technique used by landscape designers to add depth to formal garden schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I mix the Green Leaf Buxus 28cm with other topiary ball varieties?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — and this is how most experienced designers use the range. Mixing leaf types at the same diameter (Green Leaf Buxus, standard Boxwood, Natural Buxus, Mixed Boxwood) within a container arrangement or border planting creates textural contrast that reads as more sophisticated than a single-variety display. The UV certification, frost resistance, and 12-month warranty are consistent across all medium 28cm varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the warranty on the Medium Green Leaf Buxus Topiary Ball 28cm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by a 12-month warranty. ISO-certified UVTex UV inhibitors are integrated within the leaf and cannot be removed by weathering or cleaning. Contact \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"tel:1800617341\"\u003e1800 617 341\u003c\/a\u003e for warranty enquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Medium Green Leaf Buxus Topiary Ball UV Resistant 28cm frost resistant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — frost resistant and suitable for outdoor use across all Australian climate zones including Victoria, Tasmania, and elevated regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan the Medium Green Leaf Buxus Topiary Ball UV Resistant 28cm be used in commercial environments?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — topiary balls are widely specified for hotel entrances, resort gardens, retail forecourts, event installations, and commercial landscape projects. Designer Plants has delivered commercial outdoor installations for clients including Westfield, Virgin Australia, and BMW. Trade and wholesale accounts are available — contact \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"tel:1800617341\"\u003e1800 617 341\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"mailto:sales@designerplants.com.au\"\u003esales@designerplants.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Medium Green Leaf Buxus Topiary Ball UV Resistant 28cm safe for use around children and animals?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Non-toxic SafeTex-certified LDPE materials — no allergens, pollen, or pesticides. Safe for all outdoor environments including gardens, childcare outdoor areas, and residential settings with children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Medium Green Leaf Buxus Topiary Ball UV Resistant 28cm recyclable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — eligible for Designer Plants' dedicated artificial greenery recycling programme, Australia's only such service from an artificial plant supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I clean the Medium Green Leaf Buxus Topiary Ball UV Resistant 28cm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse with water or wipe with a soft cloth. For deeper cleaning, use Designer Plants' \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/product\/eco-home-safe-artificial-plant-cleaner-1l\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEco-Home Safe Artificial Plant Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e. The UV-certified construction is fully water-resistant — topiary balls can be hosed down as part of regular outdoor maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow much does delivery cost for the Medium Green Leaf Buxus Topiary Ball UV Resistant 28cm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia-wide delivery with door-to-door tracking. Costs are calculated at checkout based on destination and order value. For bulk commercial orders, contact \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"tel:1800617341\"\u003e1800 617 341\u003c\/a\u003e to discuss freight options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are artificial Buxus topiary balls?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Medium Green Leaf Buxus Topiary Ball UV Resistant 28cm is a UV-certified outdoor specimen modelled on the spherical topiary form of Buxus — the genus that includes boxwood, a species historically used for formal garden hedging and topiary across European and contemporary garden design. Designer Plants' UV-certified RealTex and UVTex construction delivers the green leaf Buxus foliage texture and consistent spherical form in a permanent, maintenance-free outdoor specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- END BLOCK 2 dp-j1-v1 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designer Plants AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47914809622693,"sku":"1020579","price":44.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8006\/8261\/files\/Artificial-small-buxus-topiary-ball-1.jpg?v=1781427212","url":"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/products\/28cm-topiary-ball","provider":"Designer Plants AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}