How to Buy Plants in Bulk for Landscaping Projects in Ireland

Buying plants in bulk for landscaping projects in Ireland is straightforward with the right supplier — the key is choosing species that establish quickly in Irish conditions, ordering the right quantities per square metre, and working with a supplier who can fulfil landscape quantities reliably. PlantGift delivers bulk packs of lavender, bamboo, euonymus, and ground cover plants across Ireland and all 27 EU countries, with packs from 6 to 72 plants starting from €73.95. This guide covers species selection, quantity planning, pricing, and how to place trade orders.

What Are the Best Plants to Buy in Bulk for Irish Landscaping?

The best bulk landscaping plants for Irish projects are Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender), Fargesia rufa (clumping bamboo), Euonymus fortunei varieties, and Vinca minor (lesser periwinkle) — all of which establish reliably in Ireland's cool, moist climate with minimal aftercare. These four species cover the most common landscaping requirements: scented hedging and edging, tall privacy screening, evergreen low hedging, and fast-spreading ground cover. Unlike many continental species, all four are fully frost-hardy and perform well in Irish conditions, including north-facing aspects and heavy clay soils.

When selecting species for bulk landscaping, prioritise plants that are genuinely low-maintenance once established — because the real cost of a planting scheme is not the plants themselves but the ongoing care. Lavandula 'Hidcote' and Vinca minor both require little more than an annual prune; Fargesia rufa bamboo is evergreen and essentially self-maintaining; Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' thrives in sun or shade and tolerates any soil type, making it one of the most versatile hedging plants for Irish sites.

For larger commercial schemes — housing developments, hotel grounds, office landscaping — these species work equally well because they are available in landscape quantities and ship directly from nursery, ensuring consistent quality across a full site order.

60x Lavandula 'Hidcote' — Bulk Lavender Plants

€135.95

60 plants 9cm pots 10–25cm tall Full sun

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60x Euonymus 'Emerald Gaiety' — Bulk Evergreen Hedge

€135.95

60 plants 9cm pots Sun or shade Any soil

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60x Vinca Minor — Bulk Ground Cover Plants

€135.95

60 plants 9cm pots Sun or full shade Covers 6–9m²

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How Many Plants Do You Need? A Quantity Planning Guide for Irish Landscaping

Calculating the correct number of plants is the single most important step before placing a bulk order — under-planting leaves gaps that require expensive remediation, while over-planting wastes budget and crowds plants before they can establish properly. The figures below are based on standard landscaping practice for the species available from PlantGift, and reflect the Irish climate where plants typically establish more slowly in winter months.

For lavender edging and low hedging (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'): plant 4–5 plants per metre run, spaced 30–40cm apart. The 60-plant bulk pack covers approximately 12–15 metres of hedge at this density. For Euonymus 'Emerald Gaiety' as low hedging: space plants 20–30cm apart for a dense hedge up to 60cm tall — the 60-plant pack gives roughly 12–18 metres of coverage. For Vinca minor as ground cover: plant 5–7 specimens per square metre; a 60-plant pack covers 6–9 square metres, with full coverage expected within two growing seasons. For Fargesia rufa bamboo privacy screening: plant 2–3 bamboos per metre run of screen — a 6-pack creates a 2–3 metre screen panel.

How Do These Bulk Landscaping Plants Compare?

The table below compares the five key bulk landscaping plants stocked by PlantGift, covering the most important factors for landscapers and garden designers: price per pack, plants per pack, best use, spacing, and Irish establishment speed.

What Are the Best Screening and Privacy Plants to Buy in Bulk?

For privacy screening — boundary planting, screening between garden rooms, or filtering views in commercial landscapes — Fargesia rufa clumping bamboo is one of the best choices for Irish conditions. Unlike running bamboo species (Phyllostachys varieties), Fargesia rufa is entirely non-invasive: it forms tight, compact clumps that never spread beyond where they are planted, so there is no need for root barriers and no risk of the bamboo colonising adjacent planting. It is also exceptionally winter-hardy — surviving temperatures as low as -20°C — which makes it suitable for exposed Irish sites, coastal gardens, and elevated positions that would defeat less robust screening plants.

Fargesia rufa reaches a mature height of 1.5–2 metres and produces dense, glossy light-green foliage year-round. For an immediate screening effect, the 80cm plants (3-pack) create visible impact from day one. For a more economical approach over a longer timeline, the 6-pack of smaller plants establishes quickly and reaches screening height within two growing seasons. Both options are suitable for container planting — a significant advantage on paved commercial sites where in-ground planting is not possible.

Fargesia Rufa Non-Invasive Bamboo — 6 Pack

€73.95

6 plants 13cm pots Clumping bamboo Matures 1.5–2m

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Fargesia Rufa Clumping Bamboo — 3 Pack 80cm

€106.95

3 plants 23cm pots 80cm on arrival Non-invasive

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How to Place a Trade or Bulk Plant Order with PlantGift

Placing a bulk plant order with PlantGift is straightforward, whether you are ordering standard landscape quantities or arranging a larger project supply. For orders of standard bulk packs — the 40, 48, 60, and 72-plant packs listed on the site — simply add to your basket and check out directly at plantgift.ie. Delivery is tracked and covers all of Ireland and 27 EU countries, with a typical lead time of 3–7 business days from dispatch.

For larger trade orders — full site supplies, recurring landscape contracts, or orders requiring bespoke quantities and species combinations — email info@plantgift.ie with your plant list, quantities required, delivery address, and preferred delivery window. Our team can advise on species suitability for your specific site conditions, arrange phased delivery for large projects, and provide volume pricing for orders over €500. You can also visit our dedicated Bulk Plant Orders page for more information on the trade ordering process.

When preparing your order, it helps to have the following information ready: the total area to be planted (in square metres for ground cover, or metres of hedge run for hedging), the site aspect (north, south, east, west facing), soil type if known, and whether the site is exposed or sheltered. This allows us to confirm the right species and quantities for your project and avoid the most common landscaping mistake — choosing the wrong plant for the site conditions.

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