Gorse hedging (Ulex europaeus)
Gorse flowers (Ulex europaeus)
Gorse hedging (Ulex europaeus) Gorse flowers (Ulex europaeus)

Gorse
(Ulex europaeus)

The Gorse hedge, also known by its Latin name of Ulex europaeus, is a pleasant native plant that showcases a long, prickly nature, and lovely fragrant, yellow flowers.

There is many reasons to buy the Gorse hedge. It is a native, evergreen plant, that‰ۡó»s intruder deterrent due to it being very prickly, and has an exceedingly long flowering season from early Spring until the middle of Summer. The flowers have pea-like features, due to the species having originated from the legume family. They have a yellow colour, are very fragrant, and welcome the bees due to providing a long season of nectar. The Gorse is perfect for creating the ideal aromatic garden.

The Ulex europaeus is not a past-growing plant, sitting at a growth rate of 15-30cm per year. That being said, however, it can grow up to a height of 2.5m- and this is recommended if you are looking for something intruder proof.

The Gorse is also very popular for its ability to adapt to many soils and conditions. It can tolerate exposed coastal and dry sites, as well as sandy or rocky soils. However, we do recommend planting in a well-drained soil with the nitrogen-fixing capacity, to get the very best out of your Gorse.

  • Growth height: Average (20-40cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 2.5m+ Tall
  • Soil Type: Normal
  • Exposure: Coastal, Exposed, Inland
  • Aspect: Semi-shade, Sun
  • Evergreen foliage? Yes

You will need to prune your Gorse hedge straight after flowering season (where flowering is on last year‰ۡó»s growth), or in early-mid spring if the flowering has taken place on current year‰ۡó»s growth.

When should I plant Gorse hedging?

The best time to plant Gorse plants is throughout spring or autumn, when the weather is a little cooler and damper. It is possible to plant pot grown plants at any time of year, however, as long as the ground is not frozen and they're provided with enough water.

How far apart do you plant Gorse plants?

It's possible to plant Gorse plants around 50cm apart, at 2 plants per metre, but we recommend at least 3 per metre (planting around 30cm apart), when buying plants as small as 20/40cm tall.̴Ì?

How to plant̴Ì?Gorse:

Gorse hedging is rather simple to plant. All you need to do is begin by preparing the site, by removing any weeds/rocks, and digging up a hole that is double the width of the root ball, but the same depth. Then place your Gorse into the middle of the hole and backfill with the excess soil. Simply finish off by pressing down the soil, gently but firmly, to secure the plant.

Once planted, give it a good watering, and continue to water on a regular basis for the first year after planting - after the first year, however, Gorse will pretty much do well on its own as it's rather tolerant to drought.̴Ì?

Evergreen

Evergreen

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Tall

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The Gorse hedge, also known by its Latin name of Ulex europaeus, is a pleasant native plant that showcases a long, prickly nature, and lovely fragrant, yellow flowers.

There is many reasons to buy the Gorse hedge. It is a native, evergreen plant, that‰ۡó»s intruder deterrent due to it being very prickly, and has an exceedingly long flowering season from early Spring until the middle of Summer. The flowers have pea-like features, due to the species having originated from the legume family. They have a yellow colour, are very fragrant, and welcome the bees due to providing a long season of nectar. The Gorse is perfect for creating the ideal aromatic garden.

The Ulex europaeus is not a past-growing plant, sitting at a growth rate of 15-30cm per year. That being said, however, it can grow up to a height of 2.5m- and this is recommended if you are looking for something intruder proof.

The Gorse is also very popular for its ability to adapt to many soils and conditions. It can tolerate exposed coastal and dry sites, as well as sandy or rocky soils. However, we do recommend planting in a well-drained soil with the nitrogen-fixing capacity, to get the very best out of your Gorse.

  • Growth height: Average (20-40cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 2.5m+ Tall
  • Soil Type: Normal
  • Exposure: Coastal, Exposed, Inland
  • Aspect: Semi-shade, Sun
  • Evergreen foliage? Yes

You will need to prune your Gorse hedge straight after flowering season (where flowering is on last year‰ۡó»s growth), or in early-mid spring if the flowering has taken place on current year‰ۡó»s growth.

When should I plant Gorse hedging?

The best time to plant Gorse plants is throughout spring or autumn, when the weather is a little cooler and damper. It is possible to plant pot grown plants at any time of year, however, as long as the ground is not frozen and they're provided with enough water.

How far apart do you plant Gorse plants?

It's possible to plant Gorse plants around 50cm apart, at 2 plants per metre, but we recommend at least 3 per metre (planting around 30cm apart), when buying plants as small as 20/40cm tall.̴Ì?

How to plant̴Ì?Gorse:

Gorse hedging is rather simple to plant. All you need to do is begin by preparing the site, by removing any weeds/rocks, and digging up a hole that is double the width of the root ball, but the same depth. Then place your Gorse into the middle of the hole and backfill with the excess soil. Simply finish off by pressing down the soil, gently but firmly, to secure the plant.

Once planted, give it a good watering, and continue to water on a regular basis for the first year after planting - after the first year, however, Gorse will pretty much do well on its own as it's rather tolerant to drought.̴Ì?

Root Types Summary

  • Bare Root
    Bare Root

    Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.

  • Pot Grown
    Pot Grown

    Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.

  • Root Ball
    Root Ball

    Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.

  • Instant Hedging
    Instant Hedging

    Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hegding troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.

  • Bare Root Discount Deals
    Bare Root Discount Deals

    Our bare root discount deals include bundles of 50, 100, and 250 plants. The bigger the bundle, the higher the discount.

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