Hedging Plants

Discover hedge plants at Carbeth Plants that bring privacy, structure, and year-round beauty to your garden. Whether you want fast-growing screens, flowering hedges, or low-maintenance shrubs, you'll find options that settle quickly and grow into strong, attractive garden features. We have a collection of hardy, reliable hedging plants UK plant lovers cherish and that flourish in UK weather. Order your pick today!

Plant Highlights

  • A wide variety of hedging plants UK gardeners trust for privacy, colour, and structure
  • Potted and bare-root hedge plants suitable for borders, boundaries, and natural screens
  • Evergreen, flowering, mixed native, and fast-growing species
  • Options for instant hedging, wildlife-friendly hedgerows, and compact garden hedges
  • A mix of sizes, including whips, young shrubs, and established plants from 9cm to 5L pots
  • Reliable UK delivery with plants selected for strong root systems and garden-ready quality

Our Hedging Plant Collection

Whether you're planting along a driveway, creating a natural screen, or shaping a neat boundary, each plant is selected for strength, versatility, and growth.

Popular choices in our range include:

  • Cherry Laurel for fast, dense evergreen cover
  • Elaeagnus and Griselinia for year-round colour
  • Pyracantha and Escallonia for flowers and wildlife interest
  • Euonymus and Nandina for smaller hedging and ornamental borders
  • Cornus for winter stems and seasonal colour
  • Mahonia for bright winter flowers and strong architectural shape
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recommendations for tall & small hedging plants

top picks

Tall Hedging Plants - If you want higher hedging plants, wchoose options like Leylandii Cypress, Cherry Laurel, or Photinia ‘Red Robin’. These grow tall and dense, perfect for screening neighbours or roads.

Small Hedging Plants - For neat, lower hedging or garden borders, go for shorter growers like Euonymus japonicus ‘Bravo’, Pittosporum ‘Golf Ball’, or Teucrium fruticans. Lovely for defining paths, driveways, or flower beds.

fast growing hedging plants

for hedging that fills out fast

If you want to plant a hedge shrub that will grow quickly, these are the hedges to plant.

Leylandii, Cherry Laurel, Elaeagnus Ebbingei, Photinia, and Griselinia are some of the fastest growing hedges you’ll find in the UK. Many add up to 60cm or more each year with the right care. Just trim once or twice a year to keep them thick and healthy.

evergreen & flowering hedging plants

for hedges that stay green or produce blooms

Evergreen hedges will help with privacy in your garden every month, not just in summer. Cherry Laurel, Photinia, Viburnum Tinus, Griselinia, Elaeagnus, and Euonymus hold their leaves all year.

Want beautiful flowers in your hedging? Try Viburnum Tinus, Mahonia, Ceanothus, or mix in flowering shrubs like Buddleia for more colour and wildlife.

Why Choose Hedging Plants from Carbeth Plants?

We focus on providing hedge plants that perform well in real UK gardens. From mixed native hedging to evergreen shrubs, each plant is checked for strength, quality, and healthy growth before dispatch.

  • Healthy, robust hedge plants nurtured by experienced UK growers
  • Clear details on pot size, height, and suitability for UK conditions
  • A dependable range of year-round options, including potted and bare root hedging
  • Reliable packaging that protects roots, stems, and foliage in transit
  • Helpful guidance for gardeners creating new hedges or refreshing existing ones

Choosing from this collection means bringing home hedge plants that settle quickly, develop strong root systems, and offer reliable privacy and structure.

Seasonal Interest: Hedging Plants Through the Year

Hedging plants change gently with the seasons and offer something to enjoy in every part of the year.

Spring: Fresh shoots and soft new colour appear as the garden wakes up. Flowering shrubs like Escallonia and Mahonia add early interest.

Summer: Fast growers fill out, giving stronger cover and deeper green tones. Wildlife takes shelter in thicker hedges.

Autumn: Many hedges develop warm, natural colour before winter sets in. Cooler weather helps roots settle after planting.

Winter: Evergreens keep the garden looking alive, even on grey days. Cornus and holly add touches of brightness.

How to Choose and Grow Hedging Plants

Planning to add hedge plants to your beautiful UK garden? Here's how you can choose your favourite and most suited plant:

  • If you want quick cover - cherry laurel, elaeagnus, and griselinia grow fast and fill gaps easily.
  • If year-round privacy matters - evergreen favourites like laurel, holly, or euonymus keep their leaves in every season.
  • If you love wildlife - hawthorn, pyracantha, and mixed native hedging bring birds and pollinators into the garden.

Planting tips

  • Plant in soil that drains well and enrich it with compost.
  • Water new hedges regularly until roots take hold.
  • Give them a light trim now and again so they grow bushy, not leggy.

These small steps help your hedge grow steadily and turn into a reliable, healthy screen.

Our Quality Promise and UK Delivery

Every hedging plant is inspected carefully before dispatch. We pack each order securely to protect roots, stems, buds, and foliage, ensuring plants arrive ready to plant.

  • Fast and dependable UK delivery
  • Secure packaging for safe arrival
  • Fresh, garden-ready plants grown by trusted UK horticulturalists
  • Clear information on size, growth rate, and suitability

Whether you're planting a long boundary or adding structure to a small garden, this collection offers strong value and dependable quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cherry laurel and Leyland cypress are among the fastest growers, often adding 30 to 60 cm of growth each year.
Most councils follow the High Hedges Act, which suggests keeping hedges under two metres, though rules can vary locally.
Most hedging needs two to three plants per metre. Smaller whips may need three to five for a thick, even finish.
Yes. Many species in this collection are hardy, wind-tolerant, and suited to typical UK weather conditions.
Potted hedging can be planted at any time of year. Bare-root hedging is available in the dormant season and must be planted from late autumn to early spring.
Fast-growing species can provide useful screening within one to two years. Slower growers may take longer but often create a denser, more refined hedge.
Absolutely. Mixed native hedgerows and flowering shrubs attract birds, bees, and pollinators throughout the year.