{"product_id":"elaeagnus-x-vivileg-ball-70-litre-pot-100-120cm","title":"Elaeagnus x Vivileg Ball 70 Litre Pot 100-120cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElaeagnus × ebbingei 'Vivileg' (Oleaster) – Bold Evergreen Screening with Year-Round Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaeagnus × ebbingei\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e'Vivileg'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vigorous, evergreen shrub prized for its striking foliage and outstanding versatility in the garden. Its large, leathery leaves are a rich, glossy green on the upper surface with a distinctive silvery-white reverse, creating a shimmering, two-tone effect as the foliage catches the breeze. This cultivar is particularly valued for its robust, upright habit, making it an excellent choice for hedging, screening, windbreaks, and structural planting throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, small but intensely fragrant, creamy-white flowers emerge inconspicuously among the foliage, filling the surrounding air with a sweet, honeyed scent that belies their modest size. Small, silvery-red fruits may follow, adding further seasonal interest. Exceptionally tough and adaptable, 'Vivileg' thrives in coastal gardens, exposed sites, and urban environments alike, tolerating salt-laden winds, pollution, and periods of drought once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a layered planting scheme, combine with other robust evergreens such as \u003cem\u003eGriselinia littoralis\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ePittosporum tenuifolium\u003c\/em\u003e, or underplant with ground-covering perennials like \u003cem\u003eVinca minor\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePachysandra terminalis\u003c\/em\u003e, or ornamental grasses for contrast at lower levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, glossy dark green leaves with a silvery-white underside for year-round interest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, heavily scented creamy-white flowers in autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, dense, and upright — ideal for hedging and screening\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retains its foliage throughout the year for continuous privacy and structure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract pollinators; fruits provide autumn food for birds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormal and informal hedging and screening\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoastal, exposed, or windy garden sites\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUrban and pollution-prone environments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow-maintenance, wildlife-friendly planting schemes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStructural backbone planting in mixed borders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; tolerates exposed and coastal sites\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; tolerates poor, dry, or sandy soils once established\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout most UK regions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good drought tolerance once established, making it suitable for drier gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly in late spring or early summer to maintain shape and encourage dense growth; avoid cutting back hard into old wood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced general fertiliser in spring to support vigorous growth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season to establish; once settled, requires minimal irrigation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low maintenance overall; remove any reverted plain green shoots promptly if they appear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaeagnus × ebbingei\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e'Vivileg'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardworking, handsome evergreen that delivers structure, scent, and resilience in equal measure — a reliable choice for gardeners seeking year-round impact with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57283198878022,"sku":"173686","price":330.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/elaeagnus-x-vivileg-ball-70-litre-pot-100-120cm","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}