Laurus nobilis
bay laurel (pyramid)
- 20cm pot | 80cm tall
- £119.99
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- 30cm pot | 1.2m tall
- £204.99
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- 2 × 30cm pot | 1.2m tall
- £369.99 £185.00 each
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: slow
- Flowering period: March to May
- Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)
These evergreen bay laurel pyramids are ideal for punctuating a formal or contemporary planting scheme. Since the lustrous, aromatic, dark green leaves, valuable for culinary use, are susceptible to wind scorch provide a sheltered, sunny or partially shady site and winter protection in cold areas. The mature leaves may be used fresh or dried in bouquet garni, for flavouring stocks and sauces.
Please note: The photo shows the plant with optional gift wrap, which can be added during the checkout process.
Please note: The photo shows the plant with optional gift wrap, which can be added during the checkout process.
Bay laurel grows well in the ground or in pots. For container growing, use a loam-based compost like John Innes No. 2 with added grit for drainage. In open ground, plant in well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded, sheltered spot.
Water regularly while the plant establishes and during dry spells, especially if grown in a pot. Protect container plants from freezing conditions by moving them to a sheltered spot or wrapping the pot in fleece.
Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser. Prune lightly in midsummer and again in late summer to maintain shape, using secateurs for a neat finish.
Harvest mature bay leaves as needed throughout the year—fresh or dried, they store well and retain flavour.
Water regularly while the plant establishes and during dry spells, especially if grown in a pot. Protect container plants from freezing conditions by moving them to a sheltered spot or wrapping the pot in fleece.
Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser. Prune lightly in midsummer and again in late summer to maintain shape, using secateurs for a neat finish.
Harvest mature bay leaves as needed throughout the year—fresh or dried, they store well and retain flavour.
- Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten