This collection consists of 18 hedging plants that can be used in a mixed native hedgerow. The mixture consists of 6 each of the following:
Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose)
Britain’s
most beautiful native shrub can also be grown into an informal fast
growing hedge. It produces heavily scented white flowers in the late
spring and numerous bunches of bright red translucent berries in the
autumn. Brilliant red autumn foliage. Thrives in damp and wet soils.
Plant 60cm (2ft) apart. Height on despatch: 60-90cm (2-3ft).
Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn, May)
A
fast growing hedge producing masses of scented white flowers in the
late spring followed by small bright red berries (haws) in the autumn.
The fruits are edible and can be made into jellies, jams and syrups.
Will tolerate wet soils and partial shade. Plant 20-30cm (8-12in) apart. Height on despatch: 60-90cm (2-3ft).
Prunus spinosa (Sloe)
A
dense, spiny hedge producing cascades of tiny white flowers in the
spring. The small blue-black fruits can be used to make sloe gin.
Thrives in poor soils. Plant 45cm (18in) apart. Height on despatch: 60-90cm (2-3ft).
Available for delivery: late November - early May.
