A perfect hedge, with its bright and cheery variegated foliage, which brightens any dull or dark corner of the garden. Produces gorgeous scented silvery-white flowers between October and December, adding some winter sparkle to the garden. Tolerant of most sites and soil types, it’s a coastal favourite!
Elaeagnus Pungens Variegata
A dense evergreen shrub (2m/6.5ft h x 2m/6.5ft s) with dark green leaves narrowly margined with creamy yellow. Produces attractive silvery white flowers (April-October), followed by brown, ripening to red fruit (October). Grows best in full sun.
Elaeagnus Commutata Zempin
From North America and Canada this plant has silvery leaves and produces yellow-white scented flowers (March-April) followed by silvery red fruit (September) It should be planted in full sun. Hardy.
Elaeagnus Ebbingei Viveleg
This is a distinct evergreen, hardy shrub with attractive leathery foliage – mid-green and irregularly edged with creamy-yellow tones. Displays very small scented flowers in autumn, providing extra interest, and makes an excellent hedging plant near the coast.
