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Privet
Ligustrum ovalifolium
Price comparison:
£3.10 – £239.95
From 5 UK retailers
A rewarding hedge for UK gardens, Privet grows to about 4m in sun or shade. Enjoy blooms from June and July. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Sun
⛅ Partial Shade
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H7 (Fully Hardy)
Size
📏 4.0m tall × 3.0m wide
Flowers
🌸 jun,jul
Wildlife
🐝 Berries for birds, bee plant
Compare Prices
Prices from 5 retailers across 8 pot sizes
Prices shown are for different pot sizes — compare within size groups for accurate savings
Prices last checked: 9 Oct 2026
Prices exclude delivery. Check retailer for final price.
Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each pot size. Packs are compared only with packs of the same size.
| Paramount Plants Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes | £6.90Checked 13 Oct | 2L | View at Paramount PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £13.99Checked 24 Oct | 2L | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Paramount Plants
Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes
Size: 2L
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: 2L
| Roots Plants | £60.00Checked 27 Oct | 10L | View at Roots PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £159.95Checked 16 Oct | 40L | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 40L
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £239.95Checked 16 Oct | 90L | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 90L
| Frank P Matthews | £3.10Checked 15 Oct | bare root | View at Frank P MatthewsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Frank P Matthews
Size: bare root
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £20.95Checked 9 Oct | 100-125cm tall | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £20.95Checked 16 Oct | 100-125cm tall | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 100-125cm tall
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 100-125cm tall
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £25.95Checked 9 Oct | 125-150cm tall | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £25.95Checked 16 Oct | 125-150cm tall | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 125-150cm tall
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 125-150cm tall
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £38.95Checked 9 Oct | 150-175cm tall | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £38.95Checked 16 Oct | 150-175cm tall | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 150-175cm tall
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 150-175cm tall
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Prices last checked: 9 Oct 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
A rewarding hedge for UK gardens, Privet grows to about 4m in sun or shade. Enjoy blooms from June and July. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Latin Name
Ligustrum ovalifolium
Family
Hardiness Zone
H7
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
partial-shade
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
jun,jul
Mature Height
4.0m
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Privet cost in the UK?
Privet prices in the UK range from £3.10 to £239.95 depending on pot size and retailer. The lowest price we track is £3.10 for a bare root at Frank P Matthews. Prices are checked nightly across 5 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Privet online in the UK?
You can buy Privet from 5 UK nurseries including Frank P Matthews, Paramount Plants, Ornamental Trees. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Privet?
The scientific name for Privet is Ligustrum ovalifolium.
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