"Sacha" wrote in message
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On 18/6/07 17:08, in article , "Nick
Maclaren" wrote:


In article ,
"TheScullster" writes:
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| In any case, I opted for a mixed hedge which is both evergreen,
colourful
| and IMHO more "interesting".
| This comprises: escallonia, ceanothus, illeagnus, honey suckle,
photinia
and
| one or two others.

Is an illeagnus an eleagnus that is a bit poorly :-)

I would also recommend bay for a mixed hedge in areas where that lot
will grow. It has moderately attractive flowers and is useful and
evergreen (and takes hard pruning, which is why I was reminded of it).

A mixed hedge over a large area can look good if chosen well. Over a
small
area it can easily look a mess if intended to be a hedge, rather than
individual plants allowed to follow their own growth pattern. The OP does
not, I think have a large area on which he wants to plant a hedge.


for clarity the "hedge" will hide a brick wall which is about 5 feet tall.
behind the wall is a field, I would love to take down the wall and give
access to hedgehogs but we have about 6 x 6 feet brambles behind the wall.

I first suggested fixing a heavy duty wire net to the wall and growing
honeysuckle. I find it is a triumph that he is happy for the leylandii to
go and so I will consider all the options and provide him with the pros and
cons.

with some manipulation I'm sure I will get my own way!! :-)