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.

Sowing month inside or protected
Ground cover
Used at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Narcissus Pueblo

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Euphorbia Walberton's Embers Glow

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Euphorbia 'Walberton's Embers Glow'
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Geranium pratense Black Beauty ('Nodbeauty') (PBR)

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Geranium pratense Black Beauty ('Nodbeauty') (PBR)
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Geranium × oxonianum Rose Clair

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Geranium × oxonianum 'Rose Clair'
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Veronica umbrosa Georgia Blue
Veronica umbrosa 'Georgia Blue'
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Geranium cinereum Jolly Jewel Raspberry ('Noortjjrab')
Geranium (Cinereum Group) Jolly Jewel Raspberry ('Noortjjrab)
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Clematis Duchess of Edinburgh
Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh'
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Hedera colchica
Hedera colchica
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Hedera helix Goldchild
Hedera helix 'Goldchild'
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Skimmia japonica Cleopatra ('Snep24') (PBR)

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Skimmia japonica Cleopatra ('Snep24') (PBR)
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Vinca minor Azurea Flore Pleno
Vinca minor 'Azurea Flore Pleno'
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