Description
Planting a Griselinia littoralis hedge is a brilliant choice for a lush, evergreen screen that thrives in coastal and temperate climates. Here’s a full guide to help you get it right, with expert video support woven in:
🌱 Step-by-Step Guide to Planting Griselinia littoralis
- Choose the Right Time
- Best planted in early spring or autumn, when the soil is moist and temperatures are mild.
- Prepare the Site
- Griselinia loves well-drained soil and full sun, though it tolerates partial shade.
- Avoid waterlogged or overly exposed areas.
- Spacing and Depth
- For a dense hedge, space plants 30–60 cm apart.
- Dig holes twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep.
- Watering and Feeding
- Water thoroughly after planting and keep soil moist during the first growing season.
- Mix in bonemeal or slow-release fertilizer at planting time to boost root development.
- Growth Expectations
- Griselinia grows 50–60 cm per year, forming a solid screen within a few seasons.
✂️ Maintenance Tips
- Prune once a year in late spring or early summer to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
- Use canes and string to guide your trimming height.
Griselinia littoralis is a resilient, attractive hedge that rewards good planting with fast growth and year-round greenery.
