Ligustrum ovalifolium Aureum (3 × 2 litre pots)

Bold golden variegation. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast Flowering period: July to August Hardiness: fully hardy Dense clusters of white flowers in July and August followed by shiny, spherical, black fruit and oval, yellow-margined, rich-green leaves. This vigorous, versatile, golden privet will happily grow in any well-drained soil. Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum' makes an attractive hedge for a sunny urban or suburban site, retaining its leaves in all but the coldest winters. To find out more about how to plant a hedge, click here Garden care: Plants grown as free-standing specimens require minimal pruning - where necessary remove any misplaced or diseased branches in late winter or early spring. Trim hedging plants twice yearly - in May and August. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant.