Guelder Rose Hedge
Viburnum opulus
Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus) is a native hedging shrub with lacy white flowers in early summer, clusters of glossy red berries in autumn, and maple-shaped leaves that turn rich red before they fall.
It is excellent for wildlife and copes with damp and heavy clay soils. Choose bare root from £1.90 a plant, with 5% off packs of 100 and 10% off packs of 250, or pot grown from 40cm to 150cm for planting at any time of year.
Compare Guelder Rose sizes and prices.
- ✓UK native
- ✓Flowers and red berries
- ✓Good on damp, heavy soil
- ✓Bare root from £1.90
Key product facts
Guelder Rose Hedge Root Types
Choose from our range of Guelder Rose Hedge sizes and root types below.
Bare root Guelder Rose hedging
Availability
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Choose your height
Pick a height to see the relevant single-plant and bulk-buy options.
40-60cm
- £1.90
£1.90 per plant
£190.00Original price was: £190.00.£180.48Current price is: £180.48.£1.80 per plant
£475.00Original price was: £475.00.£427.50Current price is: £427.50.£1.71 per plant
60-90cm
- £2.35
£2.35 per plant
£235.00Original price was: £235.00.£223.23Current price is: £223.23.£2.23 per plant
£587.50Original price was: £587.50.£528.73Current price is: £528.73.£2.11 per plant
90-120cm
- £3.25
£3.25 per plant
£325.00Original price was: £325.00.£308.73Current price is: £308.73.£3.09 per plant
£812.50Original price was: £812.50.£731.23Current price is: £731.23.£2.92 per plant
Pot grown Guelder Rose hedging
Availability
- In Season
- Pre Order
- Out Of Season
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
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Choose your height
Pick a height to see the relevant single-plant and bulk-buy options.
40-60cm
- £9.95
£9.95 per plant
60-90cm
- £13.95
£13.95 per plant
90-120cm
- £24.95
£24.95 per plant
120-150cm
- £34.95
£34.95 per plant
Choosing your Guelder Rose plants
Bare-root plants are the best value for a new hedge; pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year. Prices checked 27 October 2026. The calculator above shows the number of plants per metre for each size.
| Root type | Size | Single plant | Pack of 100 | Pack of 250 | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bare root | 40–60cm | £1.90 | £180.48 | £427.50 | November to March |
| Bare root | 60–90cm | £2.35 | £223.23 | £528.73 | November to March |
| Bare root | 90–120cm | £3.25 | £308.73 | £731.23 | November to March |
| Pot grown | 40–60cm | £9.95 | — | — | All year |
| Pot grown | 60–90cm (3 litre) | £13.95 | — | — | All year |
| Pot grown | 90–120cm (10 litre) | £24.95 | — | — | All year |
| Pot grown | 120–150cm (10 litre) | £34.95 | — | — | All year |
Why plant a Guelder Rose hedge?
Flowers, berries and autumn colour
Flat heads of white flowers in early summer are followed by hanging clusters of translucent red berries, and the leaves turn red and purple in autumn.
A native hedge for wildlife
The flowers feed bees, hoverflies and other insects, and birds such as bullfinches and thrushes eat the berries through autumn and winter.
Thrives where others struggle
It is happy in damp and heavy clay soils, where hedges such as Beech can fail, and grows in sun or part shade.
Guelder Rose compared
| Guelder Rose | Viburnum tinus | Common Dogwood | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | Deciduous, red in autumn | Evergreen | Deciduous, red in autumn |
| Flowers | White, early summer | Pink-white, winter to spring | White, early summer |
| Berries | Glossy red | Blue-black | Black |
| Native | Yes | No | Yes |
| Damp soil | Very good | Average | Very good |
For an evergreen Viburnum, see Viburnum tinus; for another native for damp ground, Common Dogwood. Guelder Rose is also in our Garden Wildlife Hedging Mix.
Choosing the right hedge
Is Guelder Rose right for you?
A great choice if you want:
- ✓A native or wildlife hedge
- ✓Damp, heavy or clay soil
- ✓Flowers, berries and autumn colour
- ✓Mixing with other native hedging
Consider another hedge if:
- ×Year-round privacy (it is deciduous; choose Viburnum tinus)
- ×A crisp, formal clipped hedge
- ×Ground where water stands for long periods
Where does Guelder Rose grow best?
Sun or part shade
It grows in full sun or part shade, and flowers and berries best in a reasonably bright position.
Damp and heavy soil
Moist, heavy and clay soils suit it well. Avoid ground where water stands for long periods. See our hedges for wet soil for more options.
Planting and trimming
Planting
Plant bare-root Guelder Rose from November to March and pot-grown plants at any time of year when the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. Water through the first spring and summer.
Trimming
Trim lightly once a year. If you want berries, avoid hard clipping straight after flowering and trim in late winter instead. Our Guelder Rose care guide has more detail.
Buying help
Buying FAQs
What size Guelder Rose should I buy?+
40–60cm or 60–90cm bare-root plants are the best value and establish quickly. Choose 90–120cm for more height, or pot-grown plants up to 150cm to plant outside the bare-root season.
How many Guelder Rose plants do I need per metre?+
It depends on the size and root type. The calculator on this page shows the right number for the size you choose and works out the total from your hedge length.
Are the packs of 100 and 250 better value?+
Yes. Bare-root packs of 100 plants cost 5% less than single plants, and packs of 250 cost 10% less, which suits longer hedges and landscaping projects.
When is bare-root Guelder Rose delivered?+
Bare-root plants are lifted while dormant and delivered from November to March. Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year.
Will it grow in wet or clay soil?+
Yes. Guelder Rose is one of the best native hedges for damp and heavy clay soils, as long as water does not stand on the surface for long periods.
How do I keep the berries?+
Avoid clipping hard straight after flowering, as that removes the developing berries. Trim lightly after the berries have gone, in late winter.
Helpful guides
More help with Guelder Rose
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