Laurus nobilis Little Ragu ('Monrik')
bay laurel
- 2 litre pot
- £19.99
- available to order from spring
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- Standard £5.95
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: slow
- Flowering period: March to May
- Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areas)
This compact bay tree features aromatic, evergreen leaves that are perfect for cooking, adding rich flavour to soups, sauces, and stews.
With a naturally dense, rounded habit, it can be clipped into neat shapes or left to grow to its mature height and spread of around 3m. The young foliage emerges with golden tones on red stems, adding seasonal interest to its leathery, dark green leaves.
Laurus nobilis Little Ragu is highly adaptable, thriving in neutral to alkaline soils and showing good resistance to heat, drought, and heavy pruning at maturity, making it an excellent choice for containers, formal hedging, or culinary gardens.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
With a naturally dense, rounded habit, it can be clipped into neat shapes or left to grow to its mature height and spread of around 3m. The young foliage emerges with golden tones on red stems, adding seasonal interest to its leathery, dark green leaves.
Laurus nobilis Little Ragu is highly adaptable, thriving in neutral to alkaline soils and showing good resistance to heat, drought, and heavy pruning at maturity, making it an excellent choice for containers, formal hedging, or culinary gardens.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
Plant in a sunny or partially shaded position with well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. It thrives in sheltered spots, such as patios or near walls, and grows well in containers, making it a versatile choice for small gardens.
Water regularly during the growing season, especially in hot, dry weather, and feed with a slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth.
To maintain its compact shape, lightly prune established plants twice during summer using secateurs rather than shears to avoid damaging the leaves.
Protect container-grown plants from frost in colder climates by moving them to a sheltered location or wrapping pots in insulating material, such as horticultural fleece, during winter.
Water regularly during the growing season, especially in hot, dry weather, and feed with a slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth.
To maintain its compact shape, lightly prune established plants twice during summer using secateurs rather than shears to avoid damaging the leaves.
Protect container-grown plants from frost in colder climates by moving them to a sheltered location or wrapping pots in insulating material, such as horticultural fleece, during winter.