{"title":"Portuguese Laurel Big Deals","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"208\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel Big Deals\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eElegant, hardy, and evergreen – our \u003cstrong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"277\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel Big Deals\u003c\/strong\u003e give you the very best prices on this stylish hedging favourite. With its deep green foliage and reddish stems, Portuguese Laurel (\u003cem data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"428\"\u003ePrunus lusitanica\u003c\/em\u003e) offers a refined look that’s perfect for smart garden borders and privacy hedges. Choose from \u003cstrong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"562\"\u003ebare root, root ball, or pot grown\u003c\/strong\u003e plants and enjoy unbeatable savings on bulk orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eWhy Choose Portuguese Laurel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eYear-Round Greenery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen leaves provide privacy in every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eSophisticated Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark glossy leaves with red stems for a classic look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eHardy \u0026amp; Adaptable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates most soils, sun or partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to prune, shape, and keep neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eOur Big Deal Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eBare Root Portuguese Laurel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eBest value for bulk planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eLightweight and easy to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eAvailable Nov–Mar in the dormant season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eRoot Ball Portuguese Laurel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eLarger plants for faster establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eSupplied with soil around the roots for stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eAvailable Oct–Apr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003ePot Grown Portuguese Laurel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eCan be planted \u003cstrong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eall year round\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eStrong, established root systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eIdeal for instant planting outside bare root season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eWhy Buy in Bulk?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel Big Deals\u003c\/strong\u003e offer unbeatable discounts when you buy more. Perfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eCreating long, elegant hedging runs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eEnhancing larger landscapes or estates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eHomeowners who want premium evergreen privacy at great value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eBare Root \u0026amp; Root Ball:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best planted in dormant season – keep roots damp before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003ePot Grown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexible planting all year round, just water well in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eEnrich soil before planting, water regularly in the first season, and prune lightly to encourage dense, bushy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why Choose Portuguese Laurel?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"- Year-Round Greenery: Evergreen leaves provide privacy in every season. - Sophisticated Style: Dark glossy leaves with red stems for a classic look. - Hardy \u0026 Adaptable: Tolerates most soils, sun or partial shade. - Low Maintenance: Easy to prune, shape, and keep neat.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why Buy in Bulk?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Our Portuguese Laurel Big Deals offer unbeatable discounts when you buy more. 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It performs best with some shelter from the coldest, desiccating winter winds, though its hardiness is excellent. It is less tolerant of deep, dense shade than Cherry Laurel, so a reasonably open or lightly shaded position will bring out the best in its foliage and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remarkably accommodating across a broad range of soil types, including \u003cstrong\u003echalk, clay, loam, and sandy soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, provided drainage is reasonable. Unlike many Prunus species, Portuguese Laurel performs particularly well on \u003cstrong\u003ealkaline and chalky ground\u003c\/strong\u003e — a significant advantage over Cherry Laurel in lime-rich gardens. Avoid permanently waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout the UK and most of Northern Europe. 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Young shoots emerge with an attractive reddish-purple flush, and the leaf stalks and stems retain a pleasing dark red colouration throughout the year, adding subtle detail even in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers \u0026amp; Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e In \u003cstrong\u003eearly to midsummer\u003c\/strong\u003e, 'Myrtifolia' produces slender, arching racemes of small, creamy-white flowers with a gentle, sweet fragrance — an appealing seasonal feature often underappreciated on a plant so commonly used for screening. These are followed by small fruits that turn from red to deep purple-black as autumn progresses, providing valuable food for birds and other wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Left unclipped, Portuguese Laurel will develop into a large, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree, ultimately reaching \u003cstrong\u003e4–6m in height with a spread of 3–4m\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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With its handsome, deep green foliage, attractive red leaf stalks, and graceful habit, it offers a more distinguished alternative to Cherry Laurel — equally tough and adaptable, but with a quieter, more polished character that suits both formal and naturalistic settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWidely used for hedging, screening, and topiary, Portuguese Laurel responds superbly to clipping and can be shaped into precise formal hedges or sculpted standards. Left to its own devices, it develops into a generous, billowing shrub or small multi-stemmed tree of considerable presence. In early summer it produces long, elegant racemes of small white flowers that are richly attractive to bees and other pollinators, followed by small dark fruits relished by birds. 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It tolerates exposed, windy sites well and performs reliably in coastal gardens where salt-laden winds can trouble less robust plants. A sheltered spot will encourage the most vigorous growth, but it is by no means a delicate subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs best in \u003cstrong\u003emoderately fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e and is tolerant of chalk, clay, loam, and sandy conditions provided drainage is adequate. It copes reasonably well in dry soils once established, though growth will be most vigorous where moisture is more consistently available. Avoid permanently waterlogged ground, which can cause root problems over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout the UK and much of Northern Europe, tolerating sustained hard frosts without serious damage. 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During prolonged dry spells in the first year or two, additional irrigation will help maintain vigorous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy, steady growth — particularly beneficial in the first few years after planting or in poorer soils. An annual mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base helps conserve moisture, improve soil structure, and suppress competing weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e For formal hedging or topiary, trim \u003cstrong\u003eonce or twice a year\u003c\/strong\u003e — the best time is \u003cstrong\u003elate spring to early summer\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering has finished, with a second light trim in late summer if a particularly neat finish is desired. Because the leaves are relatively small, shears or hedging trimmers can be used without the risk of the unsightly cut-leaf browning that affects Cherry Laurel. For specimen plants grown more informally, little pruning is required beyond the removal of any crossing, damaged, or wayward branches in late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests \u0026amp; Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portuguese Laurel is notably \u003cstrong\u003emore disease-resistant than Cherry Laurel\u003c\/strong\u003e, with far less susceptibility to shot hole and other fungal problems. 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Sharing all the refined elegance that makes the species so highly regarded, 'Big Deal' brings an added robustness and fullness of growth that makes it an outstanding choice wherever a polished, high-impact evergreen is needed. Its deep, lustrous green leaves, carried on the characteristic crimson-red stalks of the species, create a rich, layered texture that looks distinguished in every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited to formal hedging, structured topiary, bold screening, or use as a handsome free-standing specimen, this cultivar rewards with long, graceful racemes of fragrant white flowers in early summer, followed by strings of small fruits that ripen from red to deep purple-black — providing colour into autumn and a valuable resource for garden birds. 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Its naturally dense branching habit means less remedial pruning is needed to achieve a full, solid result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly throughout the first growing season to encourage strong, deep establishment. Once settled, 'Big Deal' is notably drought-tolerant and largely self-sufficient in typical UK conditions. Newly planted specimens will benefit from additional irrigation during any prolonged dry spells in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser in early spring to support healthy, vigorous growth — particularly beneficial in leaner soils. 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