"If you're looking for a no-fuss, reliable hedge that looks fantastic all year round, privet is a brilliant choice. It's one of those classic hedging plants that just works - fast-growing, easy to shape, and wonderfully dense for privacy and wind protection. I love it because it's tough as old boots, thriving in almost any soil and light conditions. Whether you want a neatly clipped formal hedge or a more relaxed, wildlife-friendly boundary, privet delivers with minimal effort. It's a real garden workhorse that never lets you down."
Peter McDermott, Head Gardener
"If you're looking for a no-fuss, reliable hedge that looks fantastic all year round, privet is a brilliant choice. It's one of those classic hedging plants that just works - fast-growing, easy to shape, and wonderfully dense for privacy and wind protection. I love it because it's tough as old boots, thriving in almost any soil and light conditions. Whether you want a neatly clipped formal hedge or a more relaxed, wildlife-friendly boundary, privet delivers with minimal effort. It's a real garden workhorse that never lets you down."
Peter McDermott, Head Gardener
About Privet Hedging Plants
Privet (Ligustrum) hedges are renowned for their rapid growth and affordability, making them an excellent choice for homeowners looking to establish privacy without breaking the bank.
Privet hedges are evergreen, providing a consistent backdrop of lush, green leaves throughout the year. This means your garden remains vibrant and private, even in the colder months.
Privet hedge plants are low-maintenance and can be pruned to suit your desired height and shape. They're resilient, resistant to pests, and are an excellent choice for those with busy schedules.
Whether you're aiming for a formal, structured hedge or a more informal, wild appearance, Privet adapts easily to your landscaping preferences.
What size Privet Hedging Plants do you do?
We sell three different heights of hedging plants (as supplied), 40/60cm, 60/90cm & 90/120cm.
How to plant a Privet Hedging plants?
Where possible, plant-up hedging plants in well-drained, good-quality soil and/or compost in a sunny or partially shaded space in the garden for best performance.
Trim the roots slightly before planting, as this will encourage healthier growth.
Dig a trenched hole in the ground in the shape of a ‘V’, deep enough for the bare root to sit comfortably so the ‘tide mark’ of the root is level with the ground. This marks the level where the bare root was previously planted before lifting for delivery. We recommend adding Rootgrow Mycorrhizal Fungi at this stage to help the plant establish well.
Ensure the roots are completely covered in soil, then firm the soil around, as water will gather in any remaining air pockets and potentially damage the roots when it freezes.
How far apart do I plant Privet Hedging plants when making a hedge?
For an impressive display when planting multiple hedges, place five per metre. For a thicker hedge, plant seven per metre.
Fancy checking out our other varieties of hedging plants?
Why not have a browse of our Hawthorn and Hazel hedge plant categories too.
If you need advice on what hedging variety is best for you, then have a read of Our Ultimate Guide to Hedging Plants on our blog here.
Still can't decide?
Then why not opt for one of our native hedging plant collections.
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