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.

Rate of Growth
Eventual size
Sowing month inside or protected
Helleborus × hybridus Pretty Ellen collection
Hellebore Pretty Ellen collection
From £29.99
available to order from summer
Helleborus × hybridus Double Ellen collection (3 varieties)
hellebore double Ellen collection
From £38.99
available to order from summer
Veronica umbrosa Georgia Blue
Veronica umbrosa 'Georgia Blue'
From £11.99
available to order from spring 2027
Epimedium grandiflorum Lilafee
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee'
From £11.99
available to order from summer
Helleborus × hybridus Pretty Ellen White
Helleborus × hybridus 'Pretty Ellen White'
From £12.99
available to order from summer