- Versatile Native Hedging Plant - Ligustrum Vulgare, commonly known as Wild Privet is a traditional British hedging choice, valued for its semi-evergreen foliage and dense growth. It creates an attractive boundary that blends seamlessly into both formal and informal garden settings.
- Wildlife Friendly and Pollinator Friendly - Its small, fragrant white flowers in summer are highly appealing to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while the black berries that follow provide food for birds, making it an excellent choice for supporting local biodiversity.
- Hardy, Resilient and Easy to Grow - Thriving in a wide range of soils and conditions, including coastal and urban areas, Wild Privet is tolerant of pollution and drought once established. It responds well to trimming, allowing you to maintain a neat hedge or leave it looser for a more natural look.
Plant genus Ligustrum
Common Name Privet
Plant type Hedging Plant, Herbaceous Perennials
Foliage type Deciduous, Perennial
Hardiness Half Hardy
Soil acidity Any
Planting aspect South Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use No
Planting Companion Buddleia, Cornus, Perovskia
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Water regularly after planting until the roots are established. Once settled in, the plant is relatively drought tolerant and usually only needs extra water during prolonged dry spells. Plants grown in containers will need more frequent watering than those growing in the ground.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in fertile loam. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Protect from hard frost and cold, drying winds, especially while young or when grown in containers.
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Wild Privet 20-40cm Hedging
Ligustrum vulgare
Bare Root Hedging
£16.99
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- Versatile Native Hedging Plant - Ligustrum Vulgare, commonly known as Wild Privet is a traditional British hedging choice, valued for its semi-evergreen foliage and dense growth. It creates an attractive boundary that blends seamlessly into both formal and informal garden settings.
- Wildlife Friendly and Pollinator Friendly - Its small, fragrant white flowers in summer are highly appealing to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while the black berries that follow provide food for birds, making it an excellent choice for supporting local biodiversity.
- Hardy, Resilient and Easy to Grow - Thriving in a wide range of soils and conditions, including coastal and urban areas, Wild Privet is tolerant of pollution and drought once established. It responds well to trimming, allowing you to maintain a neat hedge or leave it looser for a more natural look.
Plant genus Ligustrum
Common Name Privet
Plant type Hedging Plant, Herbaceous Perennials
Foliage type Deciduous, Perennial
Hardiness Half Hardy
Soil acidity Any
Planting aspect South Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use No
Planting Companion Buddleia, Cornus, Perovskia
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Water regularly after planting until the roots are established. Once settled in, the plant is relatively drought tolerant and usually only needs extra water during prolonged dry spells. Plants grown in containers will need more frequent watering than those growing in the ground.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in fertile loam. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Protect from hard frost and cold, drying winds, especially while young or when grown in containers.
Christmas Tree Delivery
FREE on all Pot Grown Trees (2.5ft & over)
*Mainland UK only
*Northern Ireland delivery unavailable
Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Evri
£4.99 on orders under £40
FREE on orders over £40
*Mainland UK only
Next Working Day Delivery - Evri
£6.99 on orders under £70
FREE on orders over £70
Order by 1pm Mon-Fri
Premium Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Royal Mail
For customers who prefer an alternative carrier, Royal Mail is offered as a premium alternative to our standard Evri service.
£7.99 on all orders
Premium Next Working Day Delivery - Royal Mail
£8.99 on all orders
*Mainland UK only
Northern Ireland & Islands Delivery (2-5 working days)
£6.99 on all orders
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Key Features
Season of Interest