Ligustrum x vicaryi 'Golden Ticket’

Ligustrum x vicaryi 'Golden Ticket': A Bright, Non-Invasive Hedge in Yellow and Chartreuse

Ligustrum x vicaryi 'Golden Ticket' is a Proven Winners® privet that brings instant sunshine to the landscape with glossy foliage that opens bright yellow and matures to a rich chartreuse. It forms a dense, mounding shrub that looks crisp and intentional, whether used as a low hedge or a bold colour block in mixed plantings. In early summer, fragrant clusters of white flowers add a soft bloom moment and an extra layer of seasonal interest. Designed as a non-invasive hedge option, it delivers the classic privet look with a modern, garden-friendly upgrade.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 4–6’
• Spread: 4–6’
• Flower Colour: White
• Flowering Period: Early summer
• Foliage: Glossy foliage emerges bright yellow, maturing to chartreuse
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil

Uses and Benefits: Excellent for bright hedging, foundation structure, and edging along walkways where strong foliage colour can guide the eye through the design. It also works beautifully as a contrast shrub, pairing especially well with dark evergreens, deep burgundy foliage, and cool-toned perennials. Because it holds a dense, mounded shape, it creates a clean, finished look in both formal and relaxed landscapes.

Care Instructions: Water regularly during the first season to establish, then water deeply during extended dry spells to keep foliage full and vibrant. Prune in late spring after the first flush of growth, or lightly through summer to maintain a crisp hedge line or a rounded outline. Mulch helps conserve moisture and supports even growth. A spring top-dressing of compost encourages healthy, glossy foliage.

History: Selected as a modern alternative to traditional privet hedging, 'Golden Ticket' was introduced for its high-quality golden foliage, dense mounding habit, fragrant early-summer bloom, and non-invasive performance in the landscape.

Final Thoughts: When you want a hedge or accent shrub that stays bright, tidy, and easy to manage, Golden Ticket delivers a confident splash of yellow-chartreuse colour that lifts the whole garden.