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Eleagnus x Ebbingei Hedging

Eleagnus x Ebbingei Hedging

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From its initial emergence, the leaves of this beloved evergreen shrub captivate with a glossy green hue, while preserving their silvery undersides. As autumn arrives, tiny yet fragrant creamy-white flowers bloom, filling the air with a delightful perfume. This versatile plant, tolerant of shade, thrives in shrub borders and can also be cultivated as an informal hedge. Its foliage serves as a splendid backdrop for more extravagant ornamental plants and proves useful for screening or connecting different areas within the garden. Notably, this shrub exhibits resilience in dry soil conditions and can withstand the salty winds of coastal environments.

Plant details:

  • Heights: Available in a range from 80cm up to 225cm, Eleagnus x ebbingei offers a variety of sizes to suit your garden's needs.
  • Flowers: In spring, these exceptional plants grace your garden with elegant white blooms, later transitioning to enchanting red-tinted flowers, ensuring a touch of seasonal beauty.

Growing Conditions:

  • Hardiness: Well-suited for UK gardens, Eleagnus x ebbingei can withstand temperatures as low as -15 degrees Celsius, making it resilient in varying weather conditions.
  • Exposure: Whether your garden is exposed or sheltered, these hardy shrubs will flourish, providing year-round beauty and greenery.
  • Soil Type: Adapting to a range of soil types, Eleagnus x ebbingei is compatible with both acid and neutral soil, making it versatile for various garden settings.
  • Sunlight: Flourishing in full sun or partial shade, these plants offer flexibility when it comes to placement, ensuring they thrive regardless of light conditions.
  • Soil Compatibility: These versatile shrubs can grow in chalk, sand, and clay soils, making them an excellent choice for gardens with diverse soil compositions.
  • Orientation: Suitable for gardens facing south, west, north, and east, Eleagnus x ebbingei can be planted in virtually any location in your outdoor space.
  • Plant Spacing: For pot sizes up to 125cm in height, consider planting three shrubs per meter. For larger pot sizes exceeding 125cm in height, two shrubs per meter will create a lush and attractive display.
  • Custom Sizes: Should you have specific inquiries regarding larger or smaller sizes of Eleagnus x ebbingei, please do not hesitate to contact us at Info@hctrees.uk
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