Crataegus Monogyna is a native, deciduous plant, with a thorny nature and delicate, white flowers - perfect for security hedging and attracting wildlife.
Hawthorn produces lovely little, white flowers in Spring, that soon then turn into red haw fruits during the Autumn. Its thorny and sharp nature make it the ideal hedging species for creating protective barriers in gardens.
Birds and insects adore the plant, as the haws are seen as an ideal source of food, and the thorny, dense foliage gives birds a lovely place to shelter and protect themselves in.
Crataegus monogyna is quite a hardy plant, particularly in coastal, exposed, and windy sites, and it is best maintained at a height of 5m- though it can grow up to 8m high.
You should only need to trim your Hawthorn hedging twice each year- once it has finished flowering, in the Summer, and then again in late Autumn.
When should I plant Hawthorn hedging?
Pot grown Hawthorn can be planted at any time of year, but bare roots must be planted between November - March (providing the ground is not frozen). Between autumn and spring is always recommended as it is easiest to keep them well-watered.
How far apart should I plant Hawthorn plants?
Smaller pot grown plants and tall bare roots should be planted with a 30cm spacing. For best results, small bare root plants, at around 40-60cm and 60-90cm, should be planted with a 20cm spacing.
How to plant Hawthorn:
If you are planting bare root plants, you must soak the roots for at least 2 hours before planting. You can do this by putting the roots into a bucket of water or by using a garden hose.
Meanwhile, the trench/individual holes will need to be dug. The hole will need to be at least twice as wide as the plant's root mass but the same depth (this is usually around 60cm wide and 30cm deep). We then recommend mixing some organic compost into the excess soil.
Water the hole well, and space the plants out evenly, ensuring they are straight. Backfill with the excess soil mix, patting down as you go along to secure the plants.
Finish off by watering the plants very well, following with a 2-3" layer of mulch around the base of the plant if you choose to do so. The plants will then need to be continuously and regularly watered for the next 1-2 years whilst the plants establish (thoroughly around 2-3 times a week is usually recommended).
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Crataegus Monogyna is a native, deciduous plant, with a thorny nature and delicate, white flowers - perfect for security hedging and attracting wildlife.
Hawthorn produces lovely little, white flowers in Spring, that soon then turn into red haw fruits during the Autumn. Its thorny and sharp nature make it the ideal hedging species for creating protective barriers in gardens.
Birds and insects adore the plant, as the haws are seen as an ideal source of food, and the thorny, dense foliage gives birds a lovely place to shelter and protect themselves in.
Crataegus monogyna is quite a hardy plant, particularly in coastal, exposed, and windy sites, and it is best maintained at a height of 5m- though it can grow up to 8m high.
You should only need to trim your Hawthorn hedging twice each year- once it has finished flowering, in the Summer, and then again in late Autumn.
When should I plant Hawthorn hedging?
Pot grown Hawthorn can be planted at any time of year, but bare roots must be planted between November - March (providing the ground is not frozen). Between autumn and spring is always recommended as it is easiest to keep them well-watered.
How far apart should I plant Hawthorn plants?
Smaller pot grown plants and tall bare roots should be planted with a 30cm spacing. For best results, small bare root plants, at around 40-60cm and 60-90cm, should be planted with a 20cm spacing.
How to plant Hawthorn:
If you are planting bare root plants, you must soak the roots for at least 2 hours before planting. You can do this by putting the roots into a bucket of water or by using a garden hose.
Meanwhile, the trench/individual holes will need to be dug. The hole will need to be at least twice as wide as the plant's root mass but the same depth (this is usually around 60cm wide and 30cm deep). We then recommend mixing some organic compost into the excess soil.
Water the hole well, and space the plants out evenly, ensuring they are straight. Backfill with the excess soil mix, patting down as you go along to secure the plants.
Finish off by watering the plants very well, following with a 2-3" layer of mulch around the base of the plant if you choose to do so. The plants will then need to be continuously and regularly watered for the next 1-2 years whilst the plants establish (thoroughly around 2-3 times a week is usually recommended).
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 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.
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.
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.
Our bare root discount deals include bundles of 50, 100, and 250 plants. The bigger the bundle, the higher the discount.
