{"product_id":"leylandii-hedging-castlewellan","title":"Leylandii Hedging Castlewellan 35 Litre Pot 2.5\/3m","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeylandii ‘Castlewellan’ – A Golden Evergreen Hedge with Year-Round Colour \u0026amp; Screening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeylandii ‘Castlewellan’\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCupressocyparis leylandii ‘Castlewellan Gold’\u003c\/em\u003e) is a vibrant, golden-leaved variety of the popular Leyland Cypress, perfect for creating a \u003cstrong\u003efast-growing, evergreen hedge\u003c\/strong\u003e with added colour and warmth. Its finely textured, soft golden-yellow foliage brings a \u003cstrong\u003ebright, uplifting tone to the garden\u003c\/strong\u003e all year round, while its dense, bushy habit makes it ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eprivacy screens, windbreaks, and boundary hedges\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis vigorous, adaptable conifer grows quickly—up to \u003cstrong\u003e60–90cm per year\u003c\/strong\u003e—and responds well to regular trimming, forming a neat, uniform hedge that provides \u003cstrong\u003enoise reduction, shelter, and privacy\u003c\/strong\u003e in a wide range of garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Leylandii ‘Castlewellan’?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright Golden Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Soft golden-yellow leaves add warmth and vibrancy, particularly striking in winter light.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Growth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e – Quickly forms a dense hedge, making it ideal for creating privacy or shelter in less time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear-Round Evergreen Coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Retains its colour and foliage all year for continuous screening and structural interest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile \u0026amp; Low-Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e – Suitable for formal clipped hedges, informal screens, or architectural shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e to bring out the best golden colouring; tolerates partial shade but with greener tones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows well in a wide range of soils, including clay, chalk, and sandy soils, provided they are \u003cstrong\u003ewell-drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. Avoid planting in waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly after planting and regularly during the first season to establish roots; drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ Trim \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 times per year\u003c\/strong\u003e between April and September to maintain size and encourage dense, bushy growth.\u003cbr\u003e→ Avoid cutting back into old wood, as Leylandii does not regenerate from bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to promote healthy, vigorous growth and vibrant colour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses \u0026amp; Combinations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeylandii ‘Castlewellan’ is perfect for \u003cstrong\u003eadding colour and brightness\u003c\/strong\u003e to boundary hedges, screening off unsightly views, or creating \u003cstrong\u003eshelter from wind\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its golden foliage provides a stunning contrast against \u003cstrong\u003edarker evergreens\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a striking backdrop for flowering shrubs or perennial borders. Underplant with \u003cstrong\u003eshade-tolerant groundcovers\u003c\/strong\u003e like \u003cstrong\u003eivy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehellebores\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eferns\u003c\/strong\u003e to soften the base and add textural interest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a formal look, keep regularly clipped; for a softer, natural hedge, prune lightly and less frequently to maintain golden highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48912141254982,"sku":"164166","price":97.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/483ee66b-7ecc-47e7-adc2-1b59c0812b17.jpg?v=1747052399","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/leylandii-hedging-castlewellan","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}