The Euonymus japonicus ‘Jean Hugues’ Instant Hedge is a compact, evergreen hedge plant prized for its vibrant, variegated foliage and neat, tidy growth habit. Supplied exclusively by Green-tech in 1-metre troughs containing 5 healthy plants, each hedge comes with plants approximately 30–35cm tall and a 20cm root ball, ready to deliver instant greenery and architectural interest.
Known for its glossy green leaves edged with cream-white margins, this variety brightens up any garden or boundary with its year-round colour and texture. ‘Jean Hugues’ is exceptionally well suited to urban gardens, formal borders, and smaller-scale landscaping projects where space and style are key.
Green-tech’s instant trough-grown hedges make planting simple and efficient for landscapers, gardeners, councils, and homeowners wanting a low-maintenance, attractive hedge solution that establishes quickly.
Features and Benefits
Variegated Foliage: Glossy green leaves with creamy white edges provide striking visual contrast.
Compact Growth: Ideal for smaller hedges, borders, and formal designs.
Evergreen: Retains attractive foliage throughout the year.
Easy Planting: Delivered in 1m troughs, reducing planting time and effort.
Low Maintenance: Requires minimal pruning to maintain shape.
Applications
Decorative garden borders and low hedging
Urban landscaping and courtyard screening
Formal garden edges and foundation planting
Public spaces and park boundaries
Container planting for patios and terraces
Specification
Pack Size: 5 plants per 1m trough
Trough Length: 1 metre
Plant Height: 30–35cm
Root Ball Size: 20cm
Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, evergreen
Leaf Colour: Glossy green with cream-white margins
Seasonal Interest: Evergreen year-round
Planting and Aftercare Instructions
Planting Steps:
Prepare a trench or planting holes wide and deep enough for root balls.
Remove plants carefully from trough and space evenly.
Backfill with quality soil or compost mix, firm in gently.
Water thoroughly at planting and maintain moisture during establishment.
Aftercare Tips:
Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first year.
Trim lightly once or twice a year to keep tidy shape.
Prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate sun to partial shade.
Mulching is recommended to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Important Notes & Customer Responsibility
These instant hedges are natural living plants, and as such, their appearance will vary seasonally.
Winter: Expect some leaf loss in deciduous varieties and reduced foliage density as plants enter dormancy. This is a natural part of their life cycle and does not indicate poor health.
Spring and Summer: With warmer temperatures, hedges will regrow leaves and fill out, displaying vibrant, dense foliage as they actively grow.
Watering and aftercare are critical for successful establishment and long-term growth. Insufficient watering, especially during dry spells or immediately after planting, can affect plant health and development. Proper aftercare includes:
Regular watering, especially during the first year
Applying a suitable fertiliser or hedge feed in early spring and mid-summer to promote healthy growth
Occasional pruning to maintain shape and encourage density
Because these are living plants that respond to environmental conditions, Green-tech cannot accept returns once the plants have been delivered.
Our instant hedges provide an immediate, effective solution for screening, privacy, and boundary definition. While they offer instant coverage, please remember they are still maturing and will continue to fill out and strengthen over time with proper care. Delivery Information
All instant hedge orders are delivered on pallets via heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). To ensure a smooth delivery, please carefully review and prepare for the following:
Pallet Delivery: Your hedge will arrive on a pallet transported by an HGV.
Access Requirements: It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure there is adequate access for the delivery vehicle. This includes:
A flat, level, and hard-standing surface suitable for offloading the pallet
Sufficient space for the HGV to manoeuvre safely near the delivery point
Domestic Deliveries: For residential addresses, the delivery vehicle will have a tail-lift to assist with unloading where possible. However, tail-lift offloading cannot be guaranteed for all locations. Customers may need to unload the pallet manually (handballing) or arrange for a forklift or assistance on-site.
Delivery Address: Please ensure the delivery address provided can accommodate an HGV, and any necessary permissions or arrangements for access are in place (e.g., notifying property management or neighbours if needed).
If you have specific delivery requirements or concerns, please contact Green-tech ahead of ordering. We are happy to advise and assist to help your delivery go smoothly. Please Note:
This product is dispatched directly from our trusted supplier’s warehouse. While we aim to keep product availability as accurate as possible, we do not have live stock control for these items. Availability is subject to change, and delivery can take up to 15 working days, depending on stock levels at the time of order.
Tracking information will be provided where available, but please note this is dependent on the supplier’s shipping process. If you have any questions about lead times or delivery, our team is happy to help before you place your order.

Feature Specification
Species Euonymus japonicus ‘Jean Hugues’
Number of Plants 5 per 1m trough
Plant Height 30–35 cm
Root Ball Size 20 cm diameter
Growth Form Compact, bushy, evergreen
Leaf Colour Glossy green with cream-white margins
Soil Preference Well-drained, fertile soils
Light Requirement Full sun to partial shade
Delivery Season Year-round
Packaging 1-metre trough
Ideal Uses Low hedging, borders, urban landscaping