{"product_id":"medium-artificial-topiary-ball-natural-buxus-28cm","title":"Medium Artificial Topiary Ball Natural Buxus 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 Artificial Topiary Ball Natural Buxus 28cm presents the precision-clipped spherical topiary form in a Natural Buxus foliage variant — a mixed tonal leaf treatment that replicates the subtle colour variation found in living Buxus more closely than standard single-tone foliage alternatives. At 28 centimetres, this compact UV-certified outdoor ball is suited to container arrangements, pathway borders, entrance styling, and mixed topiary displays where the natural Buxus colourway contributes to a more botanically convincing result. Constructed from LDPE with integrated RealTex and UVTex UV inhibitors — integrated within the leaf, not surface-applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Natural Buxus variant is frequently specified for projects where realism is the priority — the mixed tonal foliage reads as genuinely botanical from close range in a way that uniformly coloured alternatives cannot replicate. Designer Plants supplies this specimen to residential garden designers and commercial landscape specialists who work to a higher standard of botanical authenticity in outdoor topiary schemes.\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;\"\u003eThe Natural Buxus foliage — with its mixed tonal variation — reads as botanically convincing in a way that single-tone alternatives rarely achieve at close range. For outdoor topiary arrangements where the balls will be seen up close, the Natural variant is the precision specification.\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;\"\u003eNatural Buxus — precision-clipped spherical form; mixed tonal foliage replicating natural Buxus colour variation\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 Artificial Topiary Ball Natural Buxus 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 premium residential garden installations, high-realism commercial landscape projects, and event arrangements. 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 placed freestanding on flat outdoor surfaces or within a pot or planter. The Natural Buxus tonal variation reads most convincingly when viewed at close range — suited to entrance arrangements, courtyard planters, and any outdoor setting where guests are nearby.\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 clean. 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 Artificial Topiary Ball Natural Buxus 28cm suitable for outdoor use in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Medium Artificial Topiary Ball Natural Buxus 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 Natural Buxus Topiary Ball 28cm and the standard Boxwood Topiary Ball 28cm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Natural Buxus 28cm uses a mixed tonal foliage treatment that replicates the subtle colour variation found in living Buxus — different leaf ages produce different green tones, and the Natural variant captures this variation. The standard Boxwood 28cm has a more uniform single-tone foliage. The Natural variant is the preferred specification when botanical realism at close range is the priority; the standard Boxwood is the choice when a clean, uniform formal appearance is preferred.\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 Artificial Topiary Ball Natural Buxus 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 Artificial Topiary Ball Natural Buxus 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 Artificial Topiary Ball Natural Buxus 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 Artificial Topiary Ball Natural Buxus 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 Artificial Topiary Ball Natural Buxus 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 Artificial Topiary Ball Natural Buxus 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 Artificial Topiary Ball Natural Buxus 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\u003eCan the Natural Buxus 28cm be mixed with other topiary ball varieties?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the Natural Buxus foliage type is particularly effective when mixed with standard Boxwood and Green Leaf Buxus varieties at the same diameter. The tonal variation in the Natural variant provides depth when placed alongside the more uniform standard varieties, creating a sophisticated mixed arrangement that reads as a considered, layered botanical composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are natural Buxus topiary balls?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Medium Artificial Topiary Ball Natural Buxus 28cm replicates the precision-clipped spherical form of Buxus sempervirens in a foliage treatment that captures the tonal variation of a living, well-established Buxus specimen. Designer Plants' UV-certified RealTex and UVTex construction delivers this mixed tonal quality in a permanent outdoor specimen rated for direct Australian sun and frost conditions.\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":47914809655461,"sku":"1020579NB","price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8006\/8261\/files\/28cm.jpg?v=1781427213","url":"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/products\/medium-artificial-topiary-ball-natural-buxus-28cm","provider":"Designer Plants AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}