Euonymus europaeus̴Ì?is a gorgeous hedge that showcases lovely, distinct, autumnal colours, with its brightly coloured fruits that emerge from vivid, pink capsules.
The Spindle plant is well-known for its lovely autumnal colours, ranging from bright shades of pink and orange to deep-green, and crimson red. Its orange fruits stay nice right into the Winter months, even if the leaves have dropped off. Outside of these times, the bush will showcase a twiggy, distinct nature, that boasts dark-green leaves.
In the Summer, Spindle hedging will flower lovely, little, pink blooms, and as they are high in nectar, the flowers are very popular amongst the insects.
Please note: The leaves and fruits of the Spindle plant are not edible.
Euonymus europaeus will always look its best in a sunny spot, but it can tolerate partial shade where necessary. It can reach an ultimate height of 4m.
You should only prune Spindle hedging in late Winter- early Spring. Do not trim any of the healthy growth. Simply remove any dead, damaged, or diseased woods.
We highly recommend applying some mulch into the soil as well as feeding the plant to promote new growth and give it a boost.
When should I plant spindle hedging?
We recommend planting Euonymus Europaeus from late summer through to early autumn. It is good to note that bare root plants, however, can only be planted from November-March.
How far apart should I plant Spindle plants?
If you are planting in a single row, we recommend planting 30cm between each plant. If, however, you have enough room to create a zigzag or staggered double row, we recommend planting up to 7 plants per metre. This will provide the best density and overall hedge results.
How to plant Spindle:
With bare root Spindle plants, begin by soaking the roots for at least 2 hours in a large bucket of water. If you do not have a bucket to hand, or there are too many plants to soak, spraying the roots with a garden hose for a few minutes will do the trick (the roots must be wet before planting).
Dig the hole to be at least twice as wide, but the same depth, as the plant's roots (usually around 60cm wide and 30cm deep). Mix the excess soil with some garden compost or well-rotted manure, to ensure the plants are provided with the best possible nutrients from the beginning.
Place the plants into the hole, ensuring they are straight and have enough room. Once satisfied, backfill with the excess soil, patting down as you go along to secure the plant and remove any air pockets.̴Ì?
Follow this by watering the plants very well and placing a 2-3" later of mulch at the base of the plants. Continually and regularly water for the next 1-2 years of establishment, ensuring that they are provided with plenty during warmer temperatures.
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Euonymus europaeus̴Ì?is a gorgeous hedge that showcases lovely, distinct, autumnal colours, with its brightly coloured fruits that emerge from vivid, pink capsules.
The Spindle plant is well-known for its lovely autumnal colours, ranging from bright shades of pink and orange to deep-green, and crimson red. Its orange fruits stay nice right into the Winter months, even if the leaves have dropped off. Outside of these times, the bush will showcase a twiggy, distinct nature, that boasts dark-green leaves.
In the Summer, Spindle hedging will flower lovely, little, pink blooms, and as they are high in nectar, the flowers are very popular amongst the insects.
Please note: The leaves and fruits of the Spindle plant are not edible.
Euonymus europaeus will always look its best in a sunny spot, but it can tolerate partial shade where necessary. It can reach an ultimate height of 4m.
You should only prune Spindle hedging in late Winter- early Spring. Do not trim any of the healthy growth. Simply remove any dead, damaged, or diseased woods.
We highly recommend applying some mulch into the soil as well as feeding the plant to promote new growth and give it a boost.
When should I plant spindle hedging?
We recommend planting Euonymus Europaeus from late summer through to early autumn. It is good to note that bare root plants, however, can only be planted from November-March.
How far apart should I plant Spindle plants?
If you are planting in a single row, we recommend planting 30cm between each plant. If, however, you have enough room to create a zigzag or staggered double row, we recommend planting up to 7 plants per metre. This will provide the best density and overall hedge results.
How to plant Spindle:
With bare root Spindle plants, begin by soaking the roots for at least 2 hours in a large bucket of water. If you do not have a bucket to hand, or there are too many plants to soak, spraying the roots with a garden hose for a few minutes will do the trick (the roots must be wet before planting).
Dig the hole to be at least twice as wide, but the same depth, as the plant's roots (usually around 60cm wide and 30cm deep). Mix the excess soil with some garden compost or well-rotted manure, to ensure the plants are provided with the best possible nutrients from the beginning.
Place the plants into the hole, ensuring they are straight and have enough room. Once satisfied, backfill with the excess soil, patting down as you go along to secure the plant and remove any air pockets.̴Ì?
Follow this by watering the plants very well and placing a 2-3" later of mulch at the base of the plants. Continually and regularly water for the next 1-2 years of establishment, ensuring that they are provided with plenty during warmer temperatures.
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.
