Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight 9 Litre Pot 80-100cm

Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Limelight’ – Variegated Evergreen Hedge with Year-Round Interest

Elaeagnus ‘Limelight’ is a bright and versatile evergreen shrub, valued for its striking variegated foliage and reliable performance. The broad leaves are richly green with bold yellow centres, creating a vibrant, luminous effect that brings colour and contrast to the garden throughout the year.

In autumn, small, creamy-white flowers appear, often hidden within the foliage but releasing a strong, sweet fragrance that adds an extra layer of seasonal interest. These may be followed by small ornamental berries in favourable conditions.

Its naturally dense, upright habit makes it an excellent choice for hedging and screening, forming a thick, effective barrier for privacy and wind protection. It can be clipped into a neat, formal hedge or left slightly looser for a more natural look.

Highly tolerant of wind, coastal exposure, and poor soils, ‘Limelight’ is a tough and adaptable plant that performs well where others may struggle. Despite its resilience, it maintains a bright, decorative appearance that works well in both contemporary and traditional settings.

Thriving in sun or partial shade, it prefers well-drained soil and requires minimal maintenance beyond occasional trimming to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.

Bright, resilient, and easy to grow, Elaeagnus ‘Limelight’ is an excellent choice for adding year-round colour, structure, and fragrance to the garden.

Seasonal Highlights

Autumn: Fragrant, creamy-white flowers.
Winter: Evergreen variegated foliage provides colour.
Spring: Fresh growth enhances brightness.
Summer: Dense foliage forms a strong screen.

Key Features

Variegated foliage – Green with bright yellow centres.
Evergreen – Year-round colour and structure.
Fragrant flowers – Sweet autumn scent.
Dense growth – Ideal for hedging.
Tough and adaptable – Handles wind and poor soils.

Perfect For

Hedging – Bright, colourful screening.
Coastal gardens – Tolerant of exposure.
Boundaries – Defines garden spaces.
Mixed planting – Adds contrast.
Low maintenance gardens – Easy to manage.

Growing Tips

Sun/Position: Sun or partial shade.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of poor conditions.
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.
Care: Trim once or twice a year to maintain shape and density.

Looks Great With

Griselinia – Complements coastal planting.
Photinia – Adds red colour contrast.
Lavender – Softens the base.
Grasses – Adds movement.
Evergreens – Layered hedging schemes.