The highlights
- Variegated foliage and masses of white blooms
- Formal hedging loved by pollinators
- Average growth rate – 20-40cm per year
- Grows up to 4m or keep trimmed at 1-4m
Description
- Golden Privet is a dense, semi-evergreen hedge which keeps some of its leaves all winter and flowers in summer, providing year-round interest. It’s less vigorous than the green version
- Variegated leaves in shades of bright green with sunny yellow margins – some are completely yellow. Abundant white flowers appear in July
- A hardy, fast growing plant which will reach a height of approx 4m but can easily be maintained at 1-3m
- Grows well in most conditions, except for very wet sites. Privet is also suitable for coastal locations, although you may notice some leaf fall during winter
- Somewhat poisonous if ingested. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
- RHS Plants for Pollinators – recognised for its value to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
