20/40cm Pot Grown Compact Laurel
(Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken')

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 20/40cm potted Compact Laurel plant is slow-growing but can exceed 1.2m in good conditions.

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.