Pot Grown Compact Laurel
(Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken')

We've dedicated time and care into growing your pot grown plant, so it arrives looking stunningly new and healthy.

In Spring, the Compact Laurel likes to bloom lovely cotton-white flower spikes that have a deep fragrant smell, which are then followed with red-black, cherry-like berries in the Autumn. This hedging plant is a favourite with the bees, and the compact nature can make it perfect for garden borders.

The Prunus laurocerasus Otto Luyken' s dense, lush green, narrow foliage can grow up to 1.2m, and is rather slow growing, meaning it is quite easy to look after once it has reached your desired height. Please also note that, like most Laurel varieties, also parts of the Compact Laurel plant are harmful if eaten.

This hedge can tolerate all soils and situations, even shade. This makes it the perfect, evergreen shrub for any garden, and will give colour and style to your space all year-round.

• Growth height: Slow (10-20cm per year)
• Ideal height: 1.2m-2.5m Medium
• Soil Type: Normal
• Exposure: Coastal, Exposed, Inland
• Aspect: Full shade, Sun
• Evergreen foliage? Yes

As it is pot grown, you can easily leave the plant in its pot for a few days/weeks before planting it. Just ensure you keep the plant well-watered, and it gets enough sun. Don't leave it for too long, however, as you don't want the roots becoming root bound.

You should prune your Compact Laurel once a year- either in September or October, depending on whether the weather has turned cold or not.

1. Prepare the soil by mixing in some compost. Dig the hole- this will have to be about twice the width of the root system, but the same depth.
2. Remove the plant from its pot by placing one hand on the base of the plant, and the other at the bottom of the pot. Wriggle the pot away gently.
3. Untangle the roots a little as they may be clumped together.
4. Place the plant into the hole, ensuring the base of the stem is level with the surface of the soil. Follow this with backfilling the hole with your soil mix and patting down lightly to secure.
5. When you're done, thoroughly water the plant. Ensure you regularly water throughout its first year, as the plant needs plenty to be able to settle down, recover, and establish.