Traditional British Hedging Mix

The whips supplied are 2-year bareroot whips and measure between 60-80cm in height; except for holly which are 9cm pot plants, 20-30cm.

For a single row of hedging, you will need 4 plants per metre; for a double row of hedging, you will need 6 plants per metre.

The Traditional British Hedging Mix is crafted from 7 native hedging species that have shaped the British landscape for centuries.  These time-honoured plants bring year-round interest through changing foliage, blossom and berries, while supporting local biodiversity.

The mix is composed of hardy, adaptable species that require minimal maintenance and naturally attract birds, butterflies and beneficial insects, helping to create a healthy, thriving ecosystem. It is suitable for a wide range of soil types, including loam, light-medium clay, neutral soils, and those that are slightly acidic or slightly alkaline. It grows best in moist, free-draining ground. It is not suitable for very dry soils, strongly alkaline, waterlogged sites or heavy, poorly drained clay.

In addition to providing seasonal beauty, this mixed native hedge forms a natural, wildlife-friendly barrier that offers privacy, protection from the elements and a safe habitat for nesting and shelter.

Our hedging whips are grown in the UK from UK origin seed.

If some species become unavailable, they will be swapped out for another appropriate species.