Laurus Nobilis | ¾ Std Head

Perfect for that classic look. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist but well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: March to May Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection) With its lustrous, dark green leaves, this evergreen bay laurel standard makes an elegant centrepiece for a formal vegetable garden or potager, or planted in a smart contemporary pot either side of a doorway, will frame an entrance. Clippings of the aromatic leaves are valuable, fresh or dried, for flavouring savoury stocks and sauces. It is pretty tolerant of most conditions, provided it is sheltered from strong, cold winds, and is not kept too wet in winter. Please note that these are sold individually (not as a pair), and delivered in simple nursery pots, suitable for potting into terracotta pots or wooden planters (as shown). Garden care: Keep well-watered during the growing season and feed with a slow-release fertiliser. Clip established plants lightly twice during the summer months to retain a balanced shape, using secateurs not shears. Size Guide ¼ standard plants have a 30-40cm clear stem beneath a 20cm head ½ standard plants have a 45-50cm clear stem beneath a 30cm head ¾ standard plants have a 65-70cm clear stem beneath a 30cm head Standard plants have a 1m clear stem beneath either a 55 or 65cm head