{"product_id":"purple-copper-beech-hedging","title":"Purple \u0026 Copper Beech Hedging","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple and copper beech (Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea') hedging plants\u003c\/strong\u003e bring rich plum-purple foliage that deepens to copper through autumn, with the same dense habit and winter leaf retention as green beech. A striking choice for formal hedges and boundary planting in UK gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep purple in spring and summer, copper tones in autumn; retains russet leaves through winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-60cm per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare root November to March (dormant season); pot grown year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adapts to clay, loam or sandy soils; avoid wet ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurple beech makes a dramatic formal hedge and pairs well with green beech for a mixed effect. Like green beech it prefers well-drained soils, establishes quickly in most UK locations, and needs only routine trimming to hold its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare-root plants are supplied dormant between November and March. Plant within a few days of arrival for best results, keeping the roots moist and out of direct sun until they go in the ground. Standard spacing is 3 plants per metre, or 5 per metre for a denser, faster screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/gardening-advice\/bare-root-hedging-buying-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecomplete bare-root hedging buyer's guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for full instructions on when to plant, planting depth, spacing, and what to expect in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScotPlants Direct","offers":[{"title":"Bare Root \/ 40-60cm","offer_id":53475857563984,"sku":"FSP-BR-40\/60","price":5.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bare Root \/ 60-80cm","offer_id":53475857596752,"sku":"FSP-BR-60\/80","price":6.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bare Root \/ 80-100cm","offer_id":53475857629520,"sku":"FSP-BR-80\/100","price":7.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bare Root \/ 100-125cm","offer_id":53475857662288,"sku":"FSP-BR-100\/125","price":9.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bare Root \/ 120-150cm","offer_id":53475857695056,"sku":"FSP-BR-120\/150","price":12.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bare Root \/ 150-175cm","offer_id":53475857727824,"sku":"FSP-BR-150\/175","price":17.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pot Grown \/ 20-30cm","offer_id":53475857760592,"sku":"FSP-PG-20\/40-P9","price":4.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pot Grown \/ 40-60cm","offer_id":53475857793360,"sku":"FSP-PG-40\/60-C2","price":8.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pot Grown \/ 60-90cm","offer_id":53475857826128,"sku":"FSP-PG-60\/90-C2","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pot Grown \/ 90-120cm","offer_id":53475857858896,"sku":"FSP-PG-90\/120-C5","price":22.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pot Grown \/ 120-150cm","offer_id":53475857891664,"sku":"FSP-PG-120\/150-C5","price":28.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Root Ball \/ 150-175cm","offer_id":53475857924432,"sku":"FSP-RB-150\/175","price":69.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/9182\/3184\/files\/FSP-BR-40-60-1.jpg?v=1787662380","url":"https:\/\/www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk\/products\/purple-copper-beech-hedging","provider":"ScotPlants Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}