Native Hedging Mix (18 Plants)

Product Description

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 & numerous bunches of bright red translucent berries in the autumn. Brilliant red autumn foliage. Thrives in damp & 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 & can be made into jellies, jams & syrups. Will tolerate wet soils & 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.