Guelder Rose Hedging
UK native · Flowers and berries for wildlife · Good on damp soil

Guelder Rose Hedging

Sizes and prices
Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus) is a native hedging shrub with lacy white flowers in early summer, glossy red berries in autumn and maple-shaped leaves that turn red before they fall.It is one of the best plants for wildlife, copes with damp and heavy clay soil, and works on its own or in a mixed native hedge. Buy bare root from £1.90 a plant, with discounts on packs of 100 and 250, or pot grown up to 150cm.

Which Guelder Rose do you need?

One native plant, chosen by budget, timing and the type of hedge.
Best value, planted in winterBare-root Guelder Rose from £1.90 a plant, delivered November to March, is the cheapest way to plant a native hedge.A long hedge or projectBare-root packs of 100 and 250 plants save 5% and 10% on single-plant prices for longer hedges and landscaping schemes.Planting outside winterPot-grown Guelder Rose from 40cm to 150cm can be planted at any time of year when the ground is workable.A mixed wildlife hedgeOur Garden Wildlife Hedging Mix includes Guelder Rose with Hawthorn, Hazel, Holly and Dog Rose, sold by the metre.
  • SALEGuelder Rose hedging plantsGuelder Rose HedgeViburnum opulusBare-root Guelder Rose from £1.90 a plant, delivered November to March, is the cheapest way to plant a native hedge.DeciduousMedium 20-40cm per yearBare RootPot GrownPrice From £1.90View sizes and prices

Guelder Rose or Viburnum tinus?

Both are Viburnums, but they make very different hedges.
CompareGuelder RoseViburnum tinus
LeavesDeciduous, maple-shaped, red in autumnEvergreen, dark and glossy
FlowersWhite, early summerPink-white, winter to spring
BerriesGlossy red, autumnBlue-black
NativeYesNo
Best forNative and wildlife hedges, damp soilYear-round evergreen screening
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Gwynne Bodsworth, founder and grower at Hedging Plants Direct
Expert nursery advice

Gwynne's Grower's Tip

Guelder Rose is the native I reach for when the ground is damp or heavy and Beech or Hawthorn would sulk. It's also one of the prettiest hedgerow plants we grow, with flowers and berries in the same hedge.

If you want those berries, don't clip it tight straight after flowering, because that's when you cut them off. Trim lightly after the berries have gone instead. For winter screening, mix it with Holly, as on its own it is bare from late autumn.

Gwynne BodsworthGrower, Hedging Plants Direct
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Guelder Rose sizes and prices

Bare-root plants are lifted from our fields while dormant and are the best value for a new hedge; pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year. Prices checked 27 October 2026.

Root typeSizePrice eachPlanting
Bare root40–60cm£1.90Nov–Mar
Bare root60–90cm£2.35Nov–Mar
Bare root90–120cm£3.25Nov–Mar
Pot grown40–60cm£9.95All year
Pot grown60–90cm (3 litre)£13.95All year
Pot grown90–120cm (10 litre)£24.95All year
Pot grown120–150cm (10 litre)£34.95All year

Bare-root packs of 100 plants save 5% and packs of 250 save 10%. Plants per metre vary by size: the calculator on the product page works out the number you need for your hedge length.

Helpful answers

Guelder Rose buying questions

01Is Guelder Rose native to the UK?

Yes. Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus) is a UK native found in hedgerows and woodland edges, which makes it a good choice for native and mixed wildlife hedges.

02Will Guelder Rose grow in wet soil?

Yes. It is one of the best native hedges for damp and heavy clay soils, although it should not be planted where water stands for long periods.

03Is Guelder Rose evergreen?

No. It is deciduous, losing its leaves after they turn red in autumn. For an evergreen Viburnum hedge, choose Viburnum tinus.

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Growing Advice for Guelder Rose Hedging

Viburnum opulus - Guelder Rose HedgeCare GuideGuelder Rose Hedge Care GuidePractical UK advice for planting, spacing, watering, feeding and pruning Guelder Rose hedging, including Viburnum beetle, berries, wildlife and common problems.Read care guide

What is Guelder Rose Hedging?

The plant’s distinctive ornamental features include its vibrant green, maple-like leaves that turn to a stunning shade of red-purple in the autumn.

In spring, it boasts beautiful white flowers arranged in a snowball-like cluster, which later develop into its characteristic bright red berries.

With its seasonal changes, Guelder Rose Hedging offers year-round interest in the garden, providing a dynamic and evolving landscape view.

Its hardiness and low maintenance requirements further contribute to its popularity.

While it benefits from occasional pruning to maintain shape and encourage healthy growth, Guelder Rose is relatively easy to care for, making it an appealing choice for both experienced gardeners and those who are just beginning to cultivate their green spaces.

Guelder Rose hedge with clusters of white flowers