Spring is almost here. Which hedge plants to pick?
Spring is coming. What could be better than having your fingers in the garden soil. And your head in a new hedge. Right? Fortunately, spring is a great time to plant a hedge. The milder temperatures make this an ideal time for you, but also for the plants. Which hedge plants can you place in the ground? And which plants have a nice colour or even bloom? Read this blog and you'll soon know all the answers to those questions.
Spring is almost here. Which hedge plants to pick?
Shrubs are perfect hedge plants to put in the ground in spring. These include Holly (Ilex Crenata), Green Beech (Fagus Sylvatica), Red Beech (Fagus Sylvatica Atropurpurea), Hornbeam (Carpinus Betulus), Yew, Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus/Lusitanica), privet (Ligustrum) and Thuja. The plants can then take good root, but it is also good that the soil is not yet warm or dry. Prolonged heat or drought is bad for hedge plants. And even if the ground is frozen, it's better not to put the hedge in the ground. Fortunately, this is not usually the case in spring. In this season, you should also provide them with some extra nutrition, such as planting soil or garden soil. And, of course, give them enough water if it doesn't rain much.
Brief description per hedge plant
Ilex crenata
The Holly is a hardy, evergreen hedge plant that is resistant to the boxwood moth and boxwood caterpillar. You can choose a tight hedge as a separation or an ornamental hedge in the middle of your garden.
Fagus Sylvatica
In spring, the plants of the Green Beech hedge offer a beautiful display, which gradually fades towards the summer. In the autumn, the plant turns brown and coppery orange. A beautiful sight.
Fagus Sylvatica Atropurpurea
The Red Beech is a hedge species with shiny green leaves in purple and dark green shades. It is an ideal plant for forming a hedge.
Carpinus Betulus
The Hornbeam has green leaves with deep veins that turn grey in the autumn. In late spring it develops catkins that later become small fruits. The birds love these fruits. So there is no lack of liveliness and cheerfulness in your garden.
Yew
The Yew is a decorative evergreen hedge plant and is widely cultivated in Europe and Asia. It is very robust and easy to maintain. You can prune it into almost any shape.
Prunus Laurocerasus
The laurel is very popular throughout Europe. And with good reason. Because it has large, leathery leaves and is evergreen and hardy. The plant is very happy in almost any type of soil.
Ligustrum
The Privet is strong and fast growing. You will have privacy in no time, which is ideal. It also gives a graceful touch to your garden. It is semi-evergreen. This means that it only drops its leaves during hard frosts.
Thuja
The Thuja is a scaly conifer. This gives it a softer and friendlier appearance. It is very popular because of its easy character. The plant is also very winter hardy.
Winter is often better for planting
Spring is therefore a good season to plant most hedge plants. But let's be honest: Late autumn or winter is even more suitable for planting several hedge plants in the open ground. The roots only start to grow in spring. The plants will therefore survive in most cases, good to know as well: you can enjoy the hedge immediately. Make sure not to plant the plants in the ground when it is freezing.
We always have a beautiful and suitable hedge for you
There is plenty to think about. Which hedge to choose is also quite a puzzle. Take a look around our website. We have dozens of hedge plants. They come in all sorts of colours, sizes and growth styles. We are sure there’s always a hedge plant that you like!