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Featured Hedging Plants

Start here for a practical overview of what works in UK gardens. This featured selection brings together the most consistently well-performing hedging varieties, chosen for reliability, value and visual impact across a range of garden types. Alongside individual plants, you will find ready-made hedging collections that remove the guesswork from mixed planting, and all the tools and products needed to establish and maintain your hedge in our hedging essentials category. Browse below to help confirm your choice.

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How to choose featured hedging plants

Know exactly what you need? Browse over 240 hedging plants in the full range, or filter by the characteristic that matters most in our hedging by feature section. The FAQs below answer the questions most commonly asked when choosing between varieties: growth rate, ease of care and whether to buy individually or as a collection.

What are the most popular hedging plants for UK gardens?

The most popular hedging plants for UK gardens are Cherry Laurel, Green Beech, Hornbeam and English Yew. Cherry Laurel suits those needing fast evergreen coverage. Beech and Hornbeam suit more formal settings and hold their dried leaves through winter. English Yew clips to a precise finish and suits topiary as well as hedging.

What is the easiest hedging plant to grow?

The easiest hedging plants to grow are Hawthorn, Privet and Cherry Laurel. All three tolerate a wide range of soils and light conditions, establish with minimal intervention and require only basic annual maintenance once settled.

How long does it take for a hedge to establish?

Most hedging plants put on visible growth in their first full growing season. Fast-growing varieties such as Cherry Laurel can gain 30 to 60cm per year. Slower-growing species such as English Yew typically add 15 to 30cm annually but require less maintenance once established.

Should I buy a hedging plant collection or individual plants?

Buying a hedging plant collection suits gardeners who want a ready-mixed selection of compatible species, particularly for wildlife or native hedging. Buying individual plants suits those who want precise control over species, spacing and eventual height, or who need to match an existing hedge.

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