Gardenersdream Silver/Light Oleaster Hedge - 2L Pot

GardenersDream

Elaeagnus ebbingei, often known as Oleaster, is an excellent evergreen for creating a hedge that stays full, glossy and good looking all year round. The leaves have a lovely silver flecked underside that catches the light, and in autumn the plants produce small, sweetly scented flowers that are easy to miss but smell fantastic. Tough, fast growing and happy in coastal or windy spots, it brings reliable structure and privacy to the garden. Planting Oleaster is straightforward. Space the young plants around 60-90cm apart so they have room to fill out while still growing together into a solid hedge. If you’re aiming for a really thick screen, a staggered double row works well and gives you quicker coverage. Loosen the soil before planting, set each plant at the same depth it was growing in the pot, and firm the ground gently around the roots. Once in the ground, these hedging plants are easy to look after. Keep the soil moist during the first year to help the roots establish properly, and water along the whole line during dry spells. A light trim in late spring and again towards the end of summer or early autumn keeps the hedge neat and encourages dense, bushy growth. Once established, Elaeagnus ebbingei forms a resilient, handsome hedge that continues to perform season after season Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves. Important: If ordering large plants, please let us know if Heavy Goods Vehicles cannot access your home for delivery so we can arrange alternative transport. Please also ensure, when ordering larger sizes, to add the correct contact phone number when completing your order to help with delivery.