If you’re planning to create a stunning hedge this season, bare-root plants are an excellent choice. They’re cost-effective, easy to handle, and provide an eco-friendly way to create beautiful garden boundaries.
At our nursery, we stock a wide range of bare-root hedge plants suited for all types of gardens and purposes. Here’s a look at some of our most popular options.
Cherry Laurel
- Available Sizes: 2.5-3ft
- Price: From £37.99 (10 Pack)
- Why It’s Popular: Cherry Laurel is an evergreen hedge plant with glossy, dark green foliage. Its dense growth provides year-round privacy and makes it a favourite for formal gardens and property borders.
Blackthorn (Prunus Spinosa)
- Available Sizes: 40-60cm or 2-3ft
- Price: From £14.95 (10 Pack)
- Why It’s Popular: Blackthorn is a native, wildlife-friendly hedge plant that produces beautiful white flowers in spring and sloe berries in autumn. It’s perfect for creating dense, thorny hedges that deter intruders while supporting biodiversity.
Green Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium)
- Available Sizes: 40-60cm or 2-3ft
- Price: From £21.95 (10 Pack)
- Why It’s Popular:
A fast-growing, semi-evergreen hedge plant, Green Privet is ideal for creating neat, uniform hedges. It thrives in most soil types and climates, making it a reliable choice for gardeners.
Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna)
- Available Sizes: 40-60cm or 2-3ft
- Price: From £21.95 (10 pack)
- Why It’s Popular:
Known as Quickthorn, Hawthorn is a classic hedging plant for countryside gardens. Its white flowers, red berries, and thorny branches make it both beautiful and functional, attracting birds and other wildlife.
Buxus Sempervirens (Box)
- Available Sizes: 30-40cm
- Price: From £17.99
- Why It’s Popular:
Boxwood is a timeless choice for formal hedges and garden borders. Its compact, bushy growth is perfect for creating intricate shapes or low hedges.
Hazel Nut (Corylus Avellana)
- Available Sizes: 40-60cm or 2-3ft
- Price: From £22.95
- Why It’s Popular:
Hazelnut is a versatile hedge plant that produces edible nuts and catkins. It’s a great addition to wildlife gardens, supporting pollinators and small mammals.
Hornbeam (Carpinus Betulus)
- Available Sizes: 40-60cm or 2-3ft
- Price: From £19.95 (10 Pack)
- Why It’s Popular:
Hornbeam is a native deciduous hedge plant with beautiful ribbed leaves that turn golden in autumn. It’s highly tolerant of heavy clay soils, making it a favourite for challenging garden conditions.
Portuguese Laurel
- Available Sizes: 2-3ft
- Price: From £19.95
- Why It’s Popular:
This evergreen hedge plant has rich, dark green leaves and a more compact growth habit than Cherry Laurel. It’s perfect for creating stylish, low-maintenance garden boundaries.
Why Choose Bare-root Hedge Plants?
- Cost-Effective: Bare-root plants are affordable, making them ideal for large-scale hedging projects.
- Eco-Friendly: With no plastic pots, bare-root plants are a sustainable gardening choice.
- Fast Growth: They establish quickly in their new environment, thriving within the first growing season.
How to Plant Bare-root Hedge Plants
- Timing: Plant during the dormant season (October to March).
- Preparation: Clear the soil of weeds, loosen it, and add organic matter if needed.
- Planting: Space the plants according to their species, ensuring enough room for growth.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and maintain moisture throughout the first year.
Get Your Bare-root Hedge Plants Today!
Our range of bare-root hedge plants offers something for every garden and purpose, whether you’re looking for privacy, wildlife support, or aesthetic appeal. These plants are available for purchase between October and March, so don’t miss your chance to transform your garden with the perfect hedge.
Shop our bare-root hedge plants now and take the first step towards a greener, more beautiful garden!
