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Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
The defensive hedge, made up of impenetrable bushes due to their thorns like those found in Berberis and Pyracantha, their prickly leaves (found in Holly or Mahonia), or their tangled branches, is both dissuasive to intruders and welcoming to birds and small mammals that are beneficial to the garden, such as hedgehogs. It can also be very ornamental if you add shrub roses (Rosa rugosa...), Poncirus trifoliata, or Japanese quince. In order for it to fully serve its role as an impassable barrier, this hedge must reach a minimum height of 1.50m (5ft) for every 1m (3ft) in width. Space the plants 60 to 80cm (24 to 32in) apart, and optionally plant a second row offset by 80cm (32in) from the first.
It is interesting to combine evergreen shrubs, which retain their leaves even in winter, with deciduous shrubs. A ratio of one third evergreen species to two thirds deciduous is often recommended to prevent the hedge from being completely bare in winter. It should be dense from the base: prune your shrubs the year following planting. To keep it compact, prune every 3 years, although this may temporarily compromise flowering depending on the species and the time of year chosen for pruning. In these pages, you will find a wide selection of shrubs that will allow you to create a defensive hedge that is both effective and ornamental according to your desires.
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.