{"product_id":"laurus-nobilis-bay-laurel-8cm-pot","title":"Laurus nobilis - Bay Laurel 3 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLaurus nobilis - Bay Laurel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic bay tree is a handsome evergreen shrub treasured for its aromatic leaves that are essential in countless culinary dishes. Beyond its kitchen uses, this versatile plant offers year-round structure and can be trained into elegant formal shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSeasonal Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe glossy dark green foliage provides consistent interest throughout the year. Small greenish-yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by dark purple berries on female plants. The aromatic leaves can be harvested year-round for culinary use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic evergreen foliage for cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear-round structure and interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for topiary and formal shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponds well to clipping and pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully hardy once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for formal gardens, Mediterranean-style plantings, and kitchen gardens. Excellent in containers flanking doorways or on patios. Perfect for creating topiary standards, pyramids, or spirals. Works well as an informal hedge or specimen plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Container specimens benefit from regular watering and feeding during the growing season. Clip and shape in late spring or summer to maintain desired form. Protect young plants from severe frost. Provide good drainage to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLooks Great With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombines beautifully with other Mediterranean plants such as rosemary, lavender, and olive trees. Works well with box for formal parterre designs. Complements citrus trees in container displays and pairs nicely with herbs in kitchen gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA timeless and practical evergreen that brings both culinary value and architectural elegance to gardens and containers, offering beauty and utility in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56937247506758,"sku":"172431","price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/d3ac542b-b379-4c47-b640-469d5c32d321.jpg?v=1783675099","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/laurus-nobilis-bay-laurel-8cm-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}