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After Plant, Evergreen Liquid Plant Feed, 1L
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£9.00
Notes
Laurus nobilis (Bay) is a slow growing evergreen shrub that can easily be shaped to add structure to a garden. Whether planted as a focal point in a potager or garden bed, or grown in a pot to add interest to a terrace or to frame a doorway, the quintessential lollipop shaped standard adds a certain sense of elegance to a setting.
Dimensions
- Pot size: approx 7L (10in diameter)
- Height: 150cm (4ft 11in) (Can grow (very slowly!) to 7.5m (23ft) tall unless clipped)
- Diameter of crown: 45/50cm (approx 1ft 6in)
Delivery
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Features
Insights
The rich, dark green, aromatic leaves of bay are both decorative and useful for adding flavour to cooking, either plucked fresh from the plant or dried. Small greenish-yellow flowers in spring are followed by black berries on female plants.
Details
- Flowers: April to May
- Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- South, West and East aspect
- Full sun or partial sunshine
- Sheltered
Care
- Clip to retain shape (May to July)
- Container grown- do not allow pot to sit in water (elevate with pot feet) and reduce watering over winter
- Shelter when young - Bay is hardier when planted in ground
- Repot every two years in spring
- Frost and cold winds can damage the foliage so protect over winter with fleece or move to a garage or sheltered area
Scent
Aromatic leaves
Glossary