Plants in 'Edges and smaller hedges' scheme

The classic and best formal hedge, traditionally used for lining paths or dividing beds in a 'parterre' garden. These bare-root plants are larger, more vigorous and at least half the price of box plants in containers at other times of the year. They are also fast and easy to plant. Use 4 - 5 plants per linear metre to form a hedge, or 6 plants per metre in 2 staggered rows to form a wider hedge, as illustrated here. Plant into well-dug, fertile soil, and mulch with bark or manure to keep roots moist and soil protected. Clip twice annually (midsummer and autumn) if you like things very tidy. Clip once (late summer) if you prefer a looser look.

Price is per bundle of 10 bushy bare-root plants, 40-50 cms in height. Sold November to April only.

'Bimbo' is a smaller, compact, bamboo with arching yellow-green canes and linear, bright-green leaves. Ideal for a screen or low hedge, it stays lows and should not grow above 120 cms. It can be kept clipped if necessary. Plant in sun or light shade, in moist, fertile soil, away from very strong winds. Feed with an organic fertiliser such as chicken manure pellets once or twice a year, keep well watered, especially when establishing, and mulch with well-rotted manure or garden compost to keep in in perfect condition. A good plant for a container or planter. 2L container.

A compact, neat-growing blue-green grass which is popular as an edging plant, in rockeries, gravel gardens or in any well-drained soil. Ideal in a 'low-maintenance' garden as it stays compact, requires nest-to-no watering and needs little care other than a light trim at the end of the year. They also make a most stylish plant for a terracotta pot - remember to keep watered when establishing. They have short flower stalks up to about 30 cms in summer. These plants require a sunny spot and well-drained soil. For best results, mulch around the plants with gravel. As a border or ground cover, space plants approximately 20 cms apart. 2 litre container.

Aromatic flowers and foliage. A classic plant, best in full sun and well-drained soil. It makes a low hedge, and should be planted somewhere which you brush against or pass often. All parts are aromatic. Does best if flower stalks are trimmed after flowering. Cut back to the main body of the plant again at the end of the year. Does not tolerate wet soils of shade. Plant two to three plants per metre for a good hedge, or dot amongst perennials in a dry sunny area. 1.5 - 2L pot.

The perfect variety of lavender for a low hedge of border edge, we sell this variety in small container sizes (9 cms) which make it affordable to plant in larger quantities. 'Munstead' is a more compact variety, which makes it ideally suited for this purpose. Plant 2-3 plants per metre and clip after flowering to prevent it from getting leggy. This fantastic lavender is a dense and bushy shrub with strongly scented distinctive lilac flowers in summer! Height 45 cm. Please note, these are smaller plants which will require some months to fill in.

Minimum order 20 plants.