Evergreen hedge that delights with its joy of growth and play of colour

An evergreen hedge made of Photonia Devil's Dream® is easy to maintain and always stays lush green. Additionally, it dazzles every year with fiery red stems.

Photonia Devil's Dream® Evergreen Hedge: fast-growing and opaque, perfect for garden and terrace

An evergreen hedge brings fresh color to the garden all year round. It is a constant throughout the seasons, when plants grow and leaves change color. Eventually, the green is shed, and nature falls into a winter slumber. Each phase is beautiful in its own way, but there are areas in the garden and on the terrace where one desires permanent dense foliage. As a privacy screen, for example, or to prevent the garden from looking too bleak in the cold season. An evergreen hedge made of Photonia Devil's Dream® provides exactly that and more, as the Photinia is not only green all year round but also captivates every year with a sea of flames from fiery red stems.

 

Which hedge is evergreen and how do the different winter-hardy evergreen hedge species differ from each other?

As the term suggests, an evergreen hedge is winter-hardy. While other plants shed their leaves in autumn and go through the winter "naked," an evergreen hedge remains lush green and densely leafy even in freezing temperatures. But which plants are both winter-hardy and evergreen? In addition to classics like Thuja or Yew, which resemble conifers with their needles, there are options like Cherry Laurel and Privet. Cherry Laurel is popular but not visually outstanding. Additionally, every part of the Cherry Laurel plant is toxic, from the leaves to the stems. The seeds inside the fruit are highly toxic to both humans and animals. The same applies to Privet. Although it is winter-hardy, it is only partially evergreen. With steadily dropping temperatures, it often sheds its leaves to survive the cold season.

Devils Dream high hedge with red leaves

Photonia Devil's Dream® evergreen hedge: non-toxic and colorfully vibrant

With its enduring foliage, fast growth, and unique play of colors that brings diversity to the garden and terrace, Photonia Devil's Dream® is undoubtedly the best choice for an evergreen hedge compared to traditional hedge plants. Additionally, this shrub is non-toxic, allowing you to let your children, dogs, and cats play freely in its shade.

The question of all questions: Which evergreen plant to choose as a privacy screen?

In contrast to fences made of wood or plastic, an opaque evergreen hedge is a privacy screen that integrates naturally into its surroundings. Seamlessly, it fits into design concepts that are defined by flower beds, bushes, trees, and other plantings. It not only shields unwanted views but also protects against strong drafts and provides shade. You and more delicate plants will benefit from this. But which is the fastest growing privacy screen? With a growth rate of up to 50 centimeters per year, Photonia Devil's Dream® is one of the sprinters among upright-growing hedge plants. With a total height of up to 2 meters, the fast-growing evergreen hedge is perfect as a privacy screen, but when kept lower, it also serves well as a property boundary or for structuring individual garden areas. In addition to its vigor, another factor makes Photonia Devil's Dream® the right choice for your garden and terrace: you can literally watch your evergreen hedge grow! The new shoots appear in a flaming red, which gradually transforms into a rich, dark green in autumn. You can enjoy this spectacle of colors even when your hedge has already reached the desired size because after each pruning, the typical Photonia Devil's Dream® flames up again.

Devils Dream plant as a stem

Low-maintenance evergreen hedge for garden, terrace and co.

Photonia Devil's Dream® is not only a fast-growing evergreen hedge, but it is also particularly low-maintenance. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and loves the sun. However, it also thrives in partial shade and displays its impressive array of colors. As a shallow-rooted plant, Photonia Devil's Dream® doesn't require much depth, making it suitable for use as a privacy screen or as a solitary plant on a sunny to partially shaded terrace or balcony. Planted in a container or wide planter, it also provides shade, privacy, and adds fiery highlights.

Devils Dream as trunk and in pot