{"product_id":"aucuba-marmarata","title":"Aucuba Marmarata 3 Litre Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAucuba japonica 'Marmorata'\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Laurel 'Marmorata'\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an evergreen shrub admired for its distinct, vibrant foliage. Known for its dense, bushy growth, this Aucuba variety features leathery, glossy green leaves that are heavily speckled with golden-yellow variegation, adding year-round colour and interest to shaded areas of gardens. Mature plants often reach a height and spread of about 1.5 to 2 metres, making them suitable as hedging plants, standalone shrubs, or additions to woodland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers partial to deep shade, making it ideal for low-light areas. It can tolerate some sun but performs best in shaded locations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and can tolerate various soil types, including chalky or sandy soil, provided they are not overly dry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aucuba is generally drought-tolerant once established, though it benefits from watering in prolonged dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal pruning is required; you can lightly trim in spring to shape the plant if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAucuba japonica 'Marmorata' is highly resilient to pollution, making it an excellent choice for urban gardens. It also produces small purple flowers in spring, which can be followed by bright red berries in female plants when a male pollinator is nearby, adding seasonal interest to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hardy, low-maintenance shrub is well-suited to our climates, providing year-round foliage and structural interest in various garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48912032170310,"sku":"169216","price":5.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/28b25a2d-d749-4516-9cc6-5b226e884dde.jpg?v=1746712537","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/aucuba-marmarata","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}