Plants for the Bottom of a Hedge

Finding plants to fill the gaps under an established hedge can be tricky as the new plants will have to compete with the hedge for water, light and nutrients. There are some tough plants that will cope - but make sure they are kept well fed and watered until they have become established.

Quick growing
Sowing month outside
Ground cover
Used at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Showing Position : Bottom of hedges clear all
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Helleborus argutifolius
Helleborus argutifolius
From £7.99
available to order from summer
Helleborus foetidus
Helleborus foetidus
From £19.99
available to order from summer
Iris foetidissima
Iris foetidissima
From £19.99
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Berberis thunbergii Orange Rocket (PBR)
Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Rocket' (PBR)
From £19.99
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Vinca minor Azurea Flore Pleno
Vinca minor 'Azurea Flore Pleno'
£17.99 £14.39
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Helleborus Sugar Plum

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Helleborus 'Sugar Plum'
From £11.99
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Helleborus × hybridus Pretty Ellen Pink
Helleborus × hybridus 'Pretty Ellen Pink'
From £10.39
available to order from summer