The Ultimate Coastal Hedge
Thrives in wind, salt and sand
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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The Ultimate Coastal Hedge
- All the top hedging plants recommended by the RHS for coastal locations and salt air in one handy pack. This collection comprises hedging plants chosen for their suitability for coastal locations (as well as their performance, colour and wildlife benefits).
- Each pack contains five hedging plants per square metre, enough to plant a staggered double row. The 3m and 5m packs are best for the most exposed sites, while the 10m and 20m packs should be chosen for sites further back from the sea.
- In each pack, except for the 20m option, you'll receive no more than five of one variety, ensuring a variety of different plants. These can include salt cedar, sea buckthorn, blackthorn, black elder, eglantine rose, willow, hawthorn, hornbeam, oak, purple Japanese barberry, forsythia 'Golden Bells', shrubby cinquefoil, Van Houtte's spiraea and red-flowering currant.
- Hardy, easy care perennials providing interest throughout the year. Plant in sun or partial shade in any well-drained soil, and water well when newly-planted. See individual plant info pages for detailed care instructions and dimensions.
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What to expect
Eventual height
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
While the The Ultimate Coastal Hedge is primarily used for hedging, it can be kept in a large container (at least 50 litres) for its first few years.
How big does it get?
The The Ultimate Coastal Hedge typically reaches a mature height of 1.5 to 2.5 metres and a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The The Ultimate Coastal Hedge generally prefers full sun to partial shade, making it a versatile choice for various garden boundaries.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The Ultimate Coastal Hedge is versatile and will grow well in most soil types, provided they are relatively well-drained.
How much watering does this plant need?
The The Ultimate Coastal Hedge needs deep watering of about 25 to 50 millimetres per week during its establishment phase, after which it becomes more drought-tolerant.
Will this plant need pruning?
The The Ultimate Coastal Hedge does not strictly need pruning, but can be lightly trimmed to maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged wood.
How hardy is this plant?
This coastal hedging mix contains fully hardy plants typically rated H5 or H6, tolerating temperatures down to -15°C or -20°C, and specifically chosen to withstand salt-laden winds in exposed UK coastal areas.
What's in the box?
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Meet Cameron
Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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