Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Privet' Bare Root Hedging (x5 Whips)

Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Privet' Bare Root Hedging (x5 Whips)

Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) is a rapid-growing shrub known for its evergreen or semi-evergreen nature and its ability to form a dense, lush hedge. With its attractive green leaves, fragrant white flowers, and black berries, it is a versatile choice for creating formal or informal hedges that provide privacy, wind protection, and wildlife support.

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🌟 Key Features

✔ Evergreen or semi-evergreen nature for year-round coverage
✔ Fragrant white flowers in August to September loved by bees
✔ Black berries in autumn that attract wildlife
✔ Fast-growing for quick establishment of hedging
✔ Hardy shrub suitable for a variety of garden settings
✔ Versatile growth habits: Pruned for a formal hedge or left for an informal shape
✔ Max height: Up to 4m with proper pruning
✔ Soil: Prefers well-drained soil

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🌱 Growing Information

📏 Mature Height: Up to 4m (can be pruned to desired height between 2m and 10ft)
☀️ Position: Thrives in shaded areas
🌿 Soil Type: Well-drained soil (ideal for hedging)
🌸 In Bloom: August - September
🐝 Wildlife Friendly: Bees are attracted to the fragrant flowers, while the berries feed wildlife through autumn and winter
🍂 Evergreen: Retains foliage almost year-round, ensuring privacy and shelter

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✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Pruning Frequency: Twice a year – late spring and mid-summer for a neat and tidy hedge
• Formal Shape: Can be clipped into precise shapes, making it ideal for formal hedges
• Informal Shape: Can be left unpruned to naturally grow, producing abundant flowers and fruits
• Growth Rate: Fast-growing and low-maintenance, providing quick results

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🏡 Perfect For:

• Hedging and screening for privacy
• Garden boundaries or property lines
• Wildlife gardens (flowers for bees, berries for birds)
• Formal hedges or informal garden shapes
• Windbreaks and sheltered areas

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🌿 Why Choose Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Privet'?

Privet is the ultimate hedging plant offering quick growth, year-round greenery, and versatile pruning options. Whether you're looking for a neat, formal hedge or a more natural garden feature, this shrub delivers. Bees will love its fragrant flowers in summer, and wildlife will appreciate its berries in winter. A perfect choice for both aesthetic and functional garden spaces! 🌱

Keep plants in frost free environment with roots covered until ready to plant. Use bonemeal or rootgrow when planting. Keep well watered.

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom/interest will vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

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Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

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Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

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