Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight'

Hardy Shrub

£109.99

Brightly coloured evergreen foliage and scented flowers in autumn

Superbly tough shrub which copes with difficult locations

Ideal foundation shrub or hedging plant

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Elaeagnus is one of the toughest shrubs you can grow – coping with sun or heavy shade and a wide range of difficult soils including heavy clays. Its tough constitution makes it ideal as a foundation shrub, hedge or windbreak, where it provides lush, evergreen foliage, structure, and sweet scent. Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Limelight’ is distinguished by its bright foliage which offers a colourful backdrop and is especially useful for illuminating shady areas. The leathery, lance-shaped leaves are variegated lime green and yellow in the centre with a green margin. In autumn, it bears very small white flowers which have a surprisingly potent fragrance for their size. Elaeagnus is drought-tolerant, coping with poor dry soils, exposed sites and coastal positions. The foliage is an excellent filler for flower arrangements. Growth rate: medium 20-40cm per year. Maximum height and spread: 4m (6.5ft).

Plant Size Height Up to 400cm (6.5ft)
Spread Up to 400cm (6.5ft)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For hedgescottage gardensscented gardenslow maintenance gardenwoodland gardencoastal garden

Position In sun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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Codes
1 x 15 Litre Potted Plant (Height 80cm+) (KF3190)

Grow Elaeagnus shrubs in any type of soil, as long as it is well-drained. Although plants can be a little discoloured on chalky soils. Elaeagnus can tolerate an exposed, coastal position, or very dry soil, and is very hardy.

Plants do not require very much care, simply prune them after flowering to shape, and remove any dead or damaged growth.

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