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Hedges Direct Ltd
Five Acres Nursery,
Dawbers Lane,
Euxton,
Chorley,
Lancashire,
PR7 6EE,
United Kingdom
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Cherry Laurel
Cherry Laurel growth rate
Cherry Laurel growth rate is relatively fast at approx 30/60cm which makes it a very economical way to achieve a good height of evergreen hedge. It should be trimmed to shape in spring or autumn.
Cherry Laurel cell grown and pot grown plants are available all year round. Bare roots are only available from November to late April/early May. Root Balls are available from mid-October to mid-April
Portuguese Laurel
Portuguese Laurel hedging features
Foliage: Evergreen, glossy, dark green leaves
Features: White flowers and winter berries. Stems are dark pink
Growth Rate: Moderate - approx. 30/60cm per year
Hedge Height: 1m - 5m hedges
Hardiness: Fully hardy - hardier in fact than the popular Cherry Laurel
Soil Type: Any - notably good on chalk
Position: All but coastal
Perfect For: Formal hedging
Hornbeam
Ideal for heights of up to 5 metres, Hornbeam makes the perfect hedge for keeping out noise and wind, as well as providing a fantastic privacy screen. Not only a good option if you are looking for privacy, Hornbeam excells in poorer conditions so if you planting with limitations such as shade, clay/wet soils or windy sites then Carpinus betulus may be the right hedge for you. Another use of Hornbeam hedging is within mixed native packs, because while it makes an exceptional single species hedge it also shines when combined with other species. Hornbeam is available in all root types and can be purchased as cell grown, pot grown, bare roots, root balls and instant hedging.
Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) 40/60cm in 2 litre pots
Price:£3.99 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
Recommended planting density = 3 to 5 per metre
Hawthorn
Leylandii
For a similar conifer appearance but which can be cut back into old wood, please consider Western Red Cedar or see our Conifer Hedging page. If conifers aren't for you, we offer an array of evergreen alternatives.
Photinia
Bamboo
Beech
Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is not grown for its flowers or fruit but for its superb foliage of delicate fluttery leaves with wavy edges, initially a gentle soft golden green, then bright green and finally coppery.
Strictly speaking, our native Beech is deciduous, but its crisp winter leaves, which stay on the plant until pushed off by the new bright green growth in spring, make it a great alternative to an evergreen hedge.
Griselinia Littoralis
Its growth rate is average at approx. 30cm p.a. and it is easy to trim so it's a great low maintenance evergreen hedging plant (though all hedges need maintenance!). Griselinia prefers full sun and a light, well-drained soil and is one of the most suitable species for seaside gardens.
For a colourful, variegated variety, see our range of Griselinia Dixon's Cream hedging, or take a look at our large range of colourful hedging plants.
Holly
Lonicera
Due to its fast growth rate and tiny leaves on supple stems, it's also a very popular choice for topiary . It is easily trimmed in Summer and Autumn. Lonicera Nitida is suitable for shady sites, and most soil types, but not wet or windy sites, or seaside gardens. Don't let hindering planting conditions deter your gardening goals, we supply a huge range of hedging plants for shade and plants for exposed sites.
English Yew
Western Red Cedar
Western Red Cedar grows in sun or shade and in any well drained soil - see our entire plants for shade collection here.Unlike Leylandii, Western Red Cedar can be cut back into old wood.
The tall stature and delightful green shades of Western Red Cedar makes it the ideal background to smaller, colourful plants as it magnifies their colours making them stand out within a garden. Western Red Cedar is also highly scented and is known to exhibit scents similar to pineapple. Crush its leaves between your hands and enjoy its smell as this process enhances its delightful smell.
Common Privet
We also have Golden Privet and Wild Privet.
Lavender
The sweet scent that Lavender produces, which can be described as pine-like and floral, comes from its attractive grey-green foliage. Being evergreen, Lavender provides you with its wonderful foliage and pleasant aroma through every season.
In summer, Lavender displays short cylindrical flower heads that radiate fantastic colours. You’ll enjoy these profuse flowers every bit as much as the butterflies and bees who adore the spectacular colours and when left unpruned, the flowers develop seeds that make a tasty treat for many garden birds.
We supply a selection of Lavender hedging plants that produce flowers of different shades of blue, purple and white. Whether you prefer the dark colour of Lavender Hidcote, or the supple tones of Dwarf Lavender, at Hedges Direct we have the best Lavender plants for you.
Box
Buxus sempervirens is a native, shade tolerant plant that is suitable for most soil types and sites other than wet or windy sites
Pyracantha ''Firethorn''
We also stock Pyracantha Yellow Berries & Pyranctha Red Berries
Oleaster (Elaeagnus x ebbingei)
Escallonia Hedge (Red)
Bare Root Hedging
We have a wide range of UK grown bare root hedging plants available at very competitive prices and are happy to mix varieties into any combination you wish or you can order one of our Mixed Native Hedge Packs which contains especially selected species to provide a long period of interest and wildlife support.
We also have discounted packs of 50, 100, 250, 500 or 1000 Beech, Box, Blackthorn, Cherry Laurel,Hawthorn, Holly, Hornbeam, Privet, English Yew, and Griselinia
We have discounted bundles of these species because they are the most popular but if you want large quantities of any other species - or a mixture - we can offer similar discounts but you'll need to phone us on 01257 263873.
Plant Feed & Fertiliser
Bonemeal Root Builder - Ideal for application during planting and for aftercare. An organic, slow release fertiliser which can be used instead of Rootgrow for budget planting, or (more commonly) as a top-dressing in the Spring.
Seaweed bio-stimulant - Ideal for application as an aftercare product. This feed works particularly well in conjunction with Rootgrow as the liquid seaweed can speed up the mycorrhizal colonisation by up to 60%
Afterplant Evergreen Bio-Active Fertiliser - Ideal for application as an aftercare product for ervergreens. Complementing the use of Rootgrow as a planting aid, Afterplant is the perfect companion to evergreen plants, both ground and container grown
Instant Hedging
Benefits of planting instant hedging troughs:
-Immediate, impressive impact
-Mature plants that have already knitted together
-Suitable for planting all year round
-Creates show garden quality and effect
Root Ball Hedging
Root balling is a method of growing evergreen and a few deciduous species and is generally an autumn/ winter/ early spring plant. Most species are available mid October to mid May. With the exception of Box (Buxus sempervirens) which is available year round and Yew (Taxus Baccata) which is a very accommodating hedging species. Yew is generally available as a root ball for a longer period (normally mid september until mid May)
Rootgrow
Bamboo Canes
Our Canes are made from Bamboo
60cm in Length
Helps Support Bare Root Plants
About us
With decades of experience in the horticultural industry and a culture firmly focused on quality and service, we are able to supply specimen plants for any size project or garden, all with an industry leading delivery turnaround.
Our award-winning sales and service team are available 7 days a week, offering bespoke quotes and expert advice. We offer next day, weekend and specified delivery dates and we’ll deliver direct to your home or your client’s address, on a day to suit you, with no signature required.
With our own plant nursery and an extensive network of growers across the UK and Europe, if we don’t stock it, we can usually source it so please get in touch with your requirements.
Find our most popular hedging species on the home page of our website along with special offers and all your hedging solutions including :
- Evergreen Hedging
- Pot Grown Packs
- Extra Large Root Balls
- Conifer Hedging
Hedges Direct are proud to have been recognised as a Platinum Trusted Merchant by Feefo.
The Hedging Network
As a nationwide supplier of hedging plants (amongst other things) we are regularly asked by our customers for recommended horticulture experts in their area. The Hedging Network was created to bring together a selection of reputable and experienced landscapers and garden designers from around the country, in order to display their contact details in one location.
Joining The Hedging Network allows your company details to be visible to the thousands of potential customers browsing our website every day. As an Approved Member, our sales team are able to refer customers directly to you when placing their order. We’ve received a lot of positive feedback from Approved Members and it’s completely FREE to join!
In addition to your contact details being visible within our database, a direct link to your website will also be included so that browsing customers can easily access more information if it was needed. An Approved Member has full access to our approved badge which can be displayed on your website so you can showcase your membership and advertise that your company demonstrates the high level of quality service and expertise required to meet The Hedging Network criteria. We also broadcast our new joiners on our social media pages, reaching even more clientele.
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