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Privet

Privet

Ligustrum vulgare

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Price comparison:

£9.99 – £22.75

From 2 UK retailers

A semi-evergreen hedging plant with small oval leaves and white fragrant flowers. Can reach 4m but easily clipped to shape. Very vigorous and responsive to pruning. Traditional British hedging plant.

Sun

☀️ Full Sun

Water

💧💧 Moderate

Hardiness

🌡️ H5 (Hardy -10°C)

Size

📏 4m tall

Flowers

🌸 June-July

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Prices from 2 retailers

Prices last checked: 27 Apr 2026

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Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each size group.

Thompson & Morgan

£6.99 for plants, £2.99 seeds only. Free over £60

£9.99

Size: bare root

Paramount Plants

Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes

£22.75

Size: bare root

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Prices last checked: 27 Apr 2026

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Plant Information

About this plant

A semi-evergreen hedging plant with small oval leaves and white fragrant flowers. Can reach 4m but easily clipped to shape. Very vigorous and responsive to pruning. Traditional British hedging plant.

Latin Name

Ligustrum vulgare

Family

Oleaceae

Hardiness Zone

H5

Care Level

easy

Sun Exposure

full-sun

Water Needs

moderate

Flowering Season

June-July

Mature Height

4m

Tags

shrubsemi-evergreenhedgingfragrantvigorous

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Privet cost in the UK?

Privet prices in the UK range from £9.99 to £22.75 depending on pot size and retailer. The cheapest price is currently at Thompson & Morgan at £9.99. Prices are checked nightly across 2 UK nurseries.

Where can I buy Privet online in the UK?

You can buy Privet from 2 UK nurseries including Thompson & Morgan, Paramount Plants. 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 vulgare.

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