POT
GROWN HEDGE PLANTS |
SPACE
APART |
HEDGE
HEIGHT |
SIZE
(cm) at despatch |
PRICE
per PLANT inc VAT FOR QUANTITIES SHOWN |
10-99 |
100-249 |
250-500 |
BOX,
COMMON (Buxus sempervirens).
Excellent evergreen
for hedging and edging in formal gardens. Mid -green foliage, pale when
young. Responds well to regular clipping. Grows well in most positions,
including shade. Great for topiary. Can be grown in pots. Trim mid to
late Summer.
NB Larger root-balled
plants to order Oct-March. See bare-root list |
20-30cm |
Small-
Med |
15-20
20-30
30-40 |
1.69
3.25
3.99 |
1.65
3.10
3.89 |
1.59
2.99
3.79 |
BOX,
DWARF (Buxus sem. suffruticosa).
Very slow growing form, ideal
for edging and intricate 'knot' patterns. Trim mid summer. |
15-20cm |
Small |
10-15 |
1.99 |
1.89 |
1.85 |
COTONEASTER LACTEUS
Medium-large evergreen shrub. Leathery leaves with downy underside, white flowers followed by hanging clusters of red berries. Trim in late Winter. |
45-60cm |
Med |
20-30 |
2.99 |
2.89 |
2.79 |
ESCALLONIA RUBRA var. MACRANTHA
Evergreen with pink/red
Summer flowers. Good in coastal regions. Trim late Summer. |
30-45cm |
Med |
10-15 |
1.75 |
1.69 |
1.65 |
HOLLY (Ilex aquifolium) #
Hardy evergreen with
prickly glossy green leaves. Forms a dense barrier when grown as a hedge.
Female plants produce bright red berries in late Autumn/ Winter. Good
for added interest in a mixed native hedge. Trim in late Summer.
NB Larger root-balled
plants to order Oct-March. See bare-root list |
45-60cm |
Med-
Large |
30-40
40-60
60-90 |
2.25
2.85
6.75 |
2.10
2.75
6.50 |
1.99
2.55
6.25 |
ILEX
CRENATA ‘CAROLINE UPRIGHT’ (Japanese Holly)
Slow growing plant
similar in appearance to Box. This variety has an upright habit making
it ideal for edging. Clip in mid-Summer |
20-30cm |
Small |
10-15 |
1.75 |
1.69 |
1.65 |
ILEX
CRENATA CONVEXA (Japanese Holly)
Slow growing compact
evergreen, suitable for low hedges and edges. Good alternative to Box.
Clip in mid Summer. |
20-30cm |
Small |
10-15 |
1.75 |
1.69 |
1.65 |
LEYLANDII,
GREEN OR GOLD (Cupressocyparis leylandii).
Notoriously fast growing
conifer. Despite the bad press, this remains a very useful screening plant
if used in the right location and clipped regularly. Not recommended for
use on property boundaries or in small gardens. Spacing will depend on
ultimate height required. Clip mid- Summer and early Autumn. NB Larger root-balled
plants to order Oct-March. See bare-root list
|
45-90cm |
Large |
20-30
60-90 |
1.75
5.95 |
1.69
5.75 |
1.65
5.60 |
LAVENDER,
HIDCOTE (Lavandula angustifolia)
Fairly dwarf variety
with silver/grey foliage and deep purple flowers. Evergreen and scented,
it’s happiest in a sunny, well-drained position. Trim in Spring and
again after flowering. |
30-45cm |
Small |
8-10
10-15
(2 yr) |
1.75
2.25 |
1.69
2.15 |
1.65
2.10 |
LAVENDER,
ENGLISH (Lavandula spica).
Larger variety of
lavender, with tall pale blue flowers. Otherwise as before |
45-60cm |
Small |
8-10 |
1.75 |
1.69 |
1.65 |
LAVENDER,
IBERIAN (Lavandula stoechas pedunculata).
Unusual and highly
attractive variety with richly scented rose/purple ‘ears’ or
bracts. Best in a sheltered, well-drained position. May need protection
in severe Winters. |
30-45cm |
Small |
8-10 |
1.75 |
1.69 |
1.65 |
LAVENDER, DUTCH (Lavandula vera)
Tall variety with
long mauve/blue flowers and neat grey foliage |
30-45cm |
Small |
8-10 |
1.75 |
1.69 |
1.65 |
LAVENDER
MUNSTEAD (Lavandula
angustifolia) Compact form with mid-grey foliage and mauve/blue flowers.
Trim in Spring and again after flowering. |
30-45cm |
Small |
8-10
10-15
(2 yr) |
1.75
2.25 |
1.69
2.15 |
1.65
2.10 |
LAUREL,
COMMON (Prunus laurocerasus).
Large evergreen with
glossy leaves. Allow plenty of space for this one, as it should be grown
at least 1m wide. Good in shade. Clip with secateurs in mid-Summer (avoid
cutting leaves). NB
Larger root-balled plants to order Oct-March. See
bare-root list |
45-60cm |
Med-Large |
40-60 |
3.95 |
3.75 |
3.60 |
LAUREL, PORTUGUESE (Prunus lusitanica)
Evergreen leaves on
reddish stems. Hardy and shade tolerant. Trim in Spring or Autumn
NB
Larger root-balled plants to order Oct-March. See
bare-root list |
45-60cm |
Med |
20-30
30-40
50-60 |
1.75
2.99
6.75 |
1.69
2.89
6.50 |
1.65
2.79
6.25 |
LONICERA NITIDA BAGGESEN’S
GOLD
Bright golden form,
needs frequent light clipping to keep in shape. |
30-45cm |
Med |
8-10 |
1.75 |
1.69 |
1.65 |
OAK,
HOLM or EVERGREEN (Quercus ilex).
Dark green foliage
makes a superb hedge. Needs frost protection when young. Good in coastal
areas. Clip in late Autumn. |
45-60cm |
Med |
30-40 |
2.25 |
2.15 |
2.10 |
PRIVET,
GREEN (Ligustrum ovalifolium).
Quick growing semi-evergreen
that will thrive in most situations. Clip in June and September to keep
in shape. Often planted in a staggered double row. (4-8 plants per metre) |
30-45cm |
Med |
40-60 |
2.99 |
2.89 |
2.79 |
PRIVET,
GOLDEN (Ligustrum ovalifolium ‘aureum’).
Brightly coloured
golden foliage. Not as fast as green form, but twice a year clipping recommended.
Semi-evergreen |
30-45cm |
Med |
40-60 |
3.25 |
2.99 |
2.89 |
ROSEMARY,
COMMON (Rosmarinus officinalis).
Richly aromatic evergreen
shrub and culinary herb. Makes a fantastic low hedge. Pale blue flowers
from late Spring. Best in a sheltered, well drained spot. Trim in Spring
and late Summer |
30-45cm |
Small-Med |
8-10 |
1.75 |
1.69 |
1.65 |
ROSEMARY,
MISS JESSOP’S UPRIGHT (Rosmarinus officinalis).
Upright habit and
intense blue flowers. |
30-45cm |
Small |
8-10 |
1.75 |
1.69 |
1.65 |
SANTOLINA
LAMBROOK SILVER (Santolina chamaecyparissus)
The best silver form
of Cotton Lavender. Forms a good low hedge, ideal for edging paths and
in-filling parterres and knots. Bright yellow button flowers in mid Summer.
Best in a sunny, well drained position. Trim in Spring and late Summer. |
30-45cm |
Small |
8-10 |
1.75 |
1.69 |
1.65 |
SANTOLINA
PRIMROSE GEM (Santolina rosemarinifolia).
Compact variety with rich green foliage and creamy yellow flowers. |
30-45cm |
Small |
8-10 |
1.75 |
1.69 |
1.65 |
WESTERN
RED CEDAR (Thuja plicata atrovirens).
Vigorous conifer often
grown as an alternative to Leyland Cypress in wet soils. Foliage is apple
scented when cut or crushed. Not recommended for property boundaries or
smaller gardens. Clip in June/ July and again in September. Spacing dependant
on final height.
NB Larger root-balled
plants to order Oct-March. See bare-root list |
45-90cm |
Large |
20-30
40-60 |
1.75
4.75 |
1.69
4.60 |
1.65
4.50 |
YEW, ENGLISH (Taxus baccata) #
The best large hedge for formal gardens. Dark evergreen leaves, pale when young create a perfect background. Responds well to hard pruning. Fast growing if nurtured in the first few years after planting. Excellent for large scale topiary schemes. Trim back in August.
NB Larger root-balled plants to order Oct-March. See bare-root list |
45-60cm |
Med-Large |
30-40 |
4.95 |
4.85 |
4.75 |
