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Limelight Oleaster Hedging Plants - Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight

Original price Β£8.79 - Original price Β£178.79
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Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight' is a vibrant evergreen shrub with striking variegated foliage and fragrant autumn flowers. Ideal for privacy hedges, windbreaks, and boundary planting, it offers resilience, low maintenance, and year-round colour, even in challenging conditions.

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Pot Grown (8 sizes)

Limelight Oleaster Hedging Plants - Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight – 15-30cm, Pot Grown

15-30cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£8.36 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£7.92 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£7.48 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£7.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£6.60 each
Current price Β£8.79each

Limelight Oleaster Hedging Plants - Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight – 15-30cm, Pot Grown

15-30cm

Β£8.79 each

Limelight Oleaster Hedging Plants - Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight – 30-50cm, Pot Grown

30-50cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£13.11 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£12.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£11.73 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£11.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£10.35 each
Current price Β£13.79each

Limelight Oleaster Hedging Plants - Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight – 30-50cm, Pot Grown

30-50cm

Β£13.79 each

Limelight Oleaster Hedging Plants - Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£23.56 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£22.32 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£21.08 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£19.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£18.60 each
Current price Β£24.79each

Limelight Oleaster Hedging Plants - Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm

Β£24.79 each

Limelight Oleaster Hedging Plants - Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight – 70-90cm, Pot Grown

70-90cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£27.36 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£25.92 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£24.48 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£23.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£21.60 each
Current price Β£28.79each

Limelight Oleaster Hedging Plants - Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight – 70-90cm, Pot Grown

70-90cm

Β£28.79 each

Limelight Oleaster Hedging Plants - Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight – 90-110cm, Pot Grown

90-110cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£53.96 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£51.12 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£48.28 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£45.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£42.60 each
Current price Β£56.79each

Limelight Oleaster Hedging Plants - Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight – 90-110cm, Pot Grown

90-110cm

Β£56.79 each

Limelight Oleaster Hedging Plants - Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight – 110-130cm, Pot Grown

110-130cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£64.41 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£61.02 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£57.63 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£54.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£50.85 each
Current price Β£67.79each

Limelight Oleaster Hedging Plants - Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight – 110-130cm, Pot Grown

110-130cm

Β£67.79 each

Limelight Oleaster Hedging Plants - Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight – 130-150cm, Pot Grown

130-150cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£88.16 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£83.52 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£78.88 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£74.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£69.60 each
Current price Β£92.79each

Limelight Oleaster Hedging Plants - Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight – 130-150cm, Pot Grown

130-150cm

Β£92.79 each

Limelight Oleaster Hedging Plants - Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight – 150-170cm, Pot Grown

150-170cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£169.86 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£160.92 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£151.98 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£143.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£134.10 each
Current price Β£178.79each

Limelight Oleaster Hedging Plants - Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight – 150-170cm, Pot Grown

150-170cm

Β£178.79 each

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Full Description

Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight ' is a vibrant evergreen shrub with striking variegated foliage and fragrant autumn flowers. Ideal for privacy hedges, windbreaks, and boundary planting, it offers resilience, low maintenance, and year-round colour, even in challenging conditions.

Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight' Hedging Plants

Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight' is a striking evergreen shrub renowned for its vibrant, variegated foliage. The bold green leaves feature bright yellow centres, creating a dramatic contrast that adds year-round colour and interest to any garden. Perfect for hedging or as an ornamental feature, this hardy plant thrives in a variety of conditions, including coastal and exposed locations. Its dense growth and low-maintenance nature make it an excellent choice for privacy, windbreaks, or boundary planting.
Features of Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight'
Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight' is distinguished by its eye-catching foliage, with glossy green edges and bright yellow centres that brighten any landscape. Growing at a moderate rate of 30 to 50 centimetres per year, it forms a dense hedge or screen when planted closely. In autumn, this plant produces small, fragrant flowers, adding a sensory element to its visual appeal.
Why Choose Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight' for Hedging?
Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight' combines vibrant aesthetics with practical benefits. Its dense foliage provides excellent privacy, wind protection, and noise reduction, while its variegated leaves add a splash of year-round colour. This hardy plant is highly tolerant of salt-laden winds, drought, and a range of soil types, making it perfect for challenging environments.
Benefits for Nature
The fragrant autumn flowers of 'Limelight' attract pollinators like bees, while its dense growth offers shelter and nesting opportunities for birds. The berries that appear in winter provide an additional food source, making it a valuable choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.
Landscaping and Design Uses
Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight' is versatile, suitable for both formal and informal hedging. Its vibrant foliage makes it a striking boundary plant or a colourful addition to mixed borders. It can also be used as a standalone feature shrub, adding visual interest and texture to any garden design.
Growing Conditions
This plant thrives in well-drained soils, including sandy and chalky types, and tolerates a wide range of pH levels. It prefers full sun to partial shade and excels in coastal and exposed locations. Minimal care is needed, with occasional pruning in spring or autumn to maintain its shape and promote healthy growth.
Fun Fact
The bright, variegated foliage of 'Limelight' not only makes it visually appealing but also reflects sunlight, creating an ever-changing effect as light conditions shift throughout the day.
Summary
Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight' is a vibrant evergreen shrub with striking variegated foliage and fragrant autumn flowers. Ideal for privacy hedges, windbreaks, and boundary planting, it offers resilience, low maintenance, and year-round colour, even in challenging conditions.
Disclaimer
Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight' plants may vary in appearance depending on the season and maturity. Regular watering during establishment and occasional pruning will ensure a healthy and well-maintained hedge.
Planting and care

Planting information by size and root type:
Pot Grown β€” 15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm, 70-90cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 3-6 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown β€” 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 2-4 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown β€” 150-170cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-3 plants of this size per linear meter.

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Root Type: Pot Grown.

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Delivery method by size and root type:
Pot Grown β€” 15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm: Box Delivery
Pot Grown β€” 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm: Pallet Delivery

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Important information

No specific poisoning hazard was identified for this plant in the sources reviewed. This does not make ornamental nursery stock a food crop.

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