mixed hedge

1. What is a mixed hedge?
2. Can you mix hedge plants?
3. Which is the fastest growing hedge?
4. What is the best time of year to plant hedges?
5. Which hedges are best for wildlife?

What is a mixed hedge?

Our mixed hedging contains bundles of bare root plants or instant hedging troughs which are great for attracting wildlife and will thrive in most soils and aspects. These mixed hedging bundles contain plants commonly found in the UK for anyone who wants a traditional hedge.

Can you mix hedge plants?

Unless you are extremely patient, you probably don't want to mix hedging plants in a single hedge that won't reach your optimum height within more than two, possibly three, seasons of each other. Different growing rates can be compensated by planting larger specimens of slower growing plants.

Which is the fastest growing hedge?

Leylandii - Green

Leylandii is a fast-growing hedge plant that has the quickest growth rate of approximately 75-90cm per year. Leylandii, also known as Cupressocyparis, is a stunning hedge plant that will add elegance to your garden.

What is the best time of year to plant hedges?

When to plant a hedge

• Evergreen and semi-evergreen hedges: Early autumn is ideal for hedging plants such as box, privet (semi-evergreen) and yew. However, they can be planted at any time from late autumn until late winter.
• Deciduous hedges: Plant beech, hawthorn and hornbeam any time from leaf fall.

Which hedges are best for wildlife?

Native shrubs and trees like hawthorn, field maple, blackthorn, beech, hornbeam and holly make an ideal mixture of hedging plants. Grow rambling plants, such as wild rose, bramble and honeysuckle, through your hedge to provide even more shelter and food for wildlife.