Bulk Plant Orders Ireland — Hedging, Landscaping & Trade Supply (2026)
Bulk plant orders in Ireland start at 50 plants per species for trade pricing, with PlantGift.ie supplying 48, 60 and 72-plant packs — and free shipping on every order as of April 2026. Landscapers, garden designers, councils, schools, housing developers and facility managers are the primary buyers, ordering hedging (Euonymus, Ilex crenata, Fargesia), ground cover (Vinca, Pachysandra, Cotoneaster) and perennials (Lavandula, Geranium) in quantities from 50 to 5,000+. This 2026 guide covers the five bulk-order decisions every trade buyer faces, honest supplier comparison across Ireland, the UK and the EU, planting-density maths for common projects, and how to request a quote.
New to hedging? Read our complete guide: Hedging in Ireland: how to choose, space and plant a hedge.
PlantGift.ie is based in Dublin and supplies trade accounts across 24 EU countries. Trade pricing: on request. Standard bulk packs: 48, 60 and 72 plants per species. Lead times: 5–8 working days for stock packs; timing for larger project orders confirmed with your quote. Larger orders ship by tracked courier in large plant boxes (a big order may arrive as several boxes). Free shipping on all orders.
Who orders plants in bulk in Ireland?
The core bulk plant buyers in Ireland are landscapers and garden designers (commissioned residential and commercial schemes), property developers and housing associations (boundary hedging and communal garden planting for new-builds), local councils and Tidy Towns committees (public realm planting, pollinator corridors, roadside verges), schools and estates (perimeter hedging, biodiversity plots), and facility and property-maintenance firms (replacing failed plants across multiple sites). Typical real-world orders we see: a 60-metre boundary hedge for a Dublin housing development (needs 180-240 Euonymus or Ilex crenata 'Jenny'); a cottage-garden border redesign for a country hotel (60-120 Lavandula plus 60 Geranium Rozanne); an office-park softscape refresh (240+ Vinca minor under semi-mature trees).
What bulk order size tiers unlock at most Irish suppliers?
Bulk pricing in Ireland tiers around four key thresholds — 10, 50, 100 and 500 plants per species. At each step you unlock different commercial terms and delivery options. The table below shows the typical tier structure across Irish suppliers in 2026.
| Order Size (per species) | Typical Pricing | Delivery Method | What You Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-49 plants | Retail pricing | Standard courier (DPD / An Post) | 5–8 working day delivery, no quote required |
| 50-99 plants | Trade pricing (on request) | Tracked courier | 48, 60 or 72-plant bulk SKUs; trade account eligibility |
| 100-499 plants | Custom quote | Tracked courier, large plant boxes | Species-specific quotes; tell us your planting window and we will confirm availability and timing |
| 500-5,000+ plants | Full project pricing | Tracked courier, several large plant boxes | Volume contract pricing; availability and timing confirmed for your planting window |
Who are the best bulk plant suppliers in Ireland in 2026?
The Irish bulk-plant market is a mix of Dublin-area garden centres, specialist tree nurseries, direct-to-trade growers, and UK wholesalers who ship across the Irish Sea. No single supplier wins on every axis — the right choice depends on species, quantity and lead time. The comparison below focuses on facts publicly stated on each supplier's own website or publicly verifiable sources; claims we could not verify independently are flagged.
| Supplier | Based in | Specialty | Order Minimum | Delivery | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlantGift.ie | Dublin, Ireland | Bulk packs + trade accounts | No minimum (48-72 packs + trade) | Free shipping, tracked courier | Landscapers ordering repeat bulk packs, EU cross-border projects |
| Newlands Garden Centre | Clondalkin, Dublin | Garden centre + landscape services | Quote-based (per their website) | Local delivery | Design-and-build projects in the Greater Dublin Area |
| Hogan's Farm Trees | Co. Meath | Trees and semi-mature screens | Quote-based | Palletised / HIAB (per their website) | Semi-mature tree and specimen orders |
| Kinsealy Nurseries | North Co. Dublin | Commercial landscape supply | Quote-based (publicly stated) | Trade delivery | Commercial and council tender supply |
| Hedges Direct | Lancashire, UK | Hedging plants (root-ball, pot, bare-root) | No minimum (bulk discounts) | UK → IE courier (post-Brexit) | Large hedging schemes with specific height specs |
| Binny Plants | West Lothian, Scotland | Rare perennials, grasses and ferns | No minimum (per their website) | UK → IE courier | Design-led schemes needing unusual species |
We are a relatively new direct-to-trade operator — we publish every order's tracking and respond to issues within one working day. Ratings for the other suppliers above can be checked on independent review sites, Google Reviews or the companies' own websites; we deliberately do not restate specific competitor scores in this guide because they change frequently and we cannot verify them here in real time.
What does PlantGift offer at trade volume?
PlantGift.ie is a Dublin-based plant supplier that sells direct to landscapers, designers, developers, councils and schools alongside our consumer range. We work through a direct partnership with European partner growers, which lets us price bulk packs competitively.
Our 2026 trade offer covers the species landscapers actually specify: Lavandula 'Hidcote' and 'Munstead' lavender for sun borders, Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' as a box-blight-resistant hedge, Geranium 'Rozanne' and Vinca minor for pollinator and shade cover, Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen' for dry shade under trees, Cotoneaster prostratus 'Queen of Carpets' for banks and slopes, Ilex crenata 'Jenny' 48 and 72-packs for low formal hedges, and Fargesia Rufa clumping bamboo packs for fast screening. We offer free shipping on every order (new as of 20 April 2026), tracked courier delivery in large plant boxes for larger orders (a big order may arrive as several boxes), and a trade account programme with trade pricing on request.
Which bulk plant packs does PlantGift stock?
The eight packs below cover the most-specified species in Irish and EU commercial landscaping. All are active, in stock, and ship within 5–8 working days at time of writing (16 April 2026). Larger project quantities, mixed-species orders and custom 100-500+ orders are available on quote — email info@plantgift.ie.
How do I request a bulk plant quote?
To get a bulk plant quote from PlantGift.ie, email info@plantgift.ie with the six pieces of information our trade team needs to price and schedule your order accurately. We reply by email with a written quote, a stated lead time, and a delivery method recommendation.
- Species list with Latin names — e.g., Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote', not just "lavender"
- Quantity per species — whether you want a full 60-pack or 35 individual plants
- Site address or postcode — Ireland or EU country; we quote delivery accordingly
- Planting window — a date range, not a single day; we will confirm availability and timing
- Access constraints — narrow lane, locked gate, delivery hours
- Project type — new-build, refurbishment, council tender, retail resale (helps us apply the right terms)
Which hedging plants work best for Irish boundary projects?
The four most-specified hedging species in Ireland in 2026 are Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire', Ilex crenata 'Jenny', Fargesia Rufa (clumping bamboo) and Buxus sempervirens — though Buxus demand has dropped sharply since the spread of box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) across Europe. For long-term, low-maintenance boundary hedging in Ireland, Euonymus 'Green Spire' is a popular box replacement: it grows in any soil, tolerates sun or full shade, is not susceptible to box blight, and shapes well under annual shearing. Where acidic soil is available, Ilex crenata 'Jenny' gives the closest visual match to box while not being a host for box blight. For fast screening taller than 1.5 metres, Fargesia Rufa is the reliable choice — it clumps rather than runs, reaches 1.5-2 metres mature height, and is hardy to around -20°C.
What plant density do I need for ground cover and borders?
Ground-cover specification in Ireland follows a simple per-metre-squared rule: 5-6 plants per m² for Vinca minor and Pachysandra terminalis, 3-4 per m² for Pachysandra 'Green Sheen' (slightly wider plants), and 4-5 per m² for Cotoneaster 'Queen of Carpets'. For linear planting, use plants per metre run: 3-4 Lavandula per linear metre, 5-7 Euonymus 'Green Spire' per metre run for a dense hedge, 7-8 Ilex crenata 'Jenny' per metre for a tight low hedge, and 1 Fargesia Rufa every 80-100cm for screening. Typical project maths:
- 20-metre lavender border: 20m × 3-4 plants/m = 60-80 plants → one 60-pack, or a 60-pack plus a 48-pack for denser planting
- 30m² shaded ground cover: 30m² × 5-6 plants/m² = 150-180 Vinca minor → three 60-packs
- 15-metre Euonymus hedge: 15m × 5-7 plants/m = 75-105 plants → one 60-pack plus one 48-pack
- 8-metre Fargesia screen: 8m / 0.8m spacing = 10 plants → one 6-pack plus supplementary singles, or two 6-packs
- 10m² Cotoneaster slope: 10m² × 4-5 plants/m² = 40-50 plants → one 60-pack with margin
Round up rather than down — it's cheaper to return or pot-on surplus than to re-order and match batches two weeks later. See the ground cover plants guide for species-by-species density and establishment notes.
How does bulk plant delivery to Ireland and the EU work?
PlantGift.ie ships bulk plant orders to Ireland by tracked courier in large plant boxes (a big order may arrive as several boxes), with free shipping on every order regardless of size (introduced 20 April 2026). Ireland-wide courier lead times are 5–8 working days; for larger project orders, tell us your planting window when you ask for a quote and we will confirm availability and timing.
For EU projects, we deliver across 24 countries including France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Poland. Delivery to EU addresses typically takes 5–8 working days, and phytosanitary plant passports are included where required. We do not currently deliver to Northern Ireland or the rest of the UK. See our EU plant delivery page, France delivery, Germany delivery and Netherlands delivery for country-specific lead times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Further reading — related PlantGift bulk & landscaping guides
- How to buy plants in bulk for landscaping projects in Ireland — step-by-step guide with species and spacing
- Euonymus 'Green Spire' hedge guide — the box-alternative landscape spec of choice
- Best ground cover plants for Irish and European gardens — Cotoneaster, Geranium and more
- Bulk plant orders Ireland — trade account application and quote request
- Landscaping plants Ireland — collections for commercial and residential schemes
- Bulk plants collection — 45+ SKUs at wholesale quantities
- EU plant delivery — Ireland and 24 more EU countries, tracked courier
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