{"product_id":"prunus-lauro-zabeliana-5-litre-pot","title":"Prunus Lauro. Zabeliana 5 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrunus laurocerasus ‘Zabeliana’ – A Low, Spreading Evergreen with White Spring Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrunus laurocerasus ‘Zabeliana’ is a hardy, low-growing evergreen shrub valued for its spreading habit, glossy dark green foliage, and fragrant white flowers in spring. Unlike upright cherry laurels, this variety forms a broad, ground-covering shape, making it ideal for slopes, banks, and wide borders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExceptionally tough and adaptable, ‘Zabeliana’ provides year-round structure, dense cover, and seasonal interest, even in challenging sites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Prunus laurocerasus ‘Zabeliana’?\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFragrant White Spring Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn mid to late spring, ‘Zabeliana’ produces upright racemes of small, \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy-white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e with a light fragrance. These blooms are attractive to pollinators and stand out beautifully against the glossy evergreen foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLow, Spreading Growth Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis variety is known for its \u003cstrong\u003ewide, spreading form\u003c\/strong\u003e, typically reaching \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.5 m in height\u003c\/strong\u003e while spreading \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 m wide\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is ideal for covering large areas, stabilising banks, or creating low, informal hedging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGlossy Evergreen Foliage\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe large, leathery, deep green leaves remain attractive throughout the year, providing excellent coverage and reliable structure in all seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHardy and Highly Adaptable\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrunus laurocerasus ‘Zabeliana’ is extremely tough, tolerating \u003cstrong\u003eshade, sun, wind, pollution, and coastal conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. It performs well in a wide range of soils and is one of the best evergreen choices for difficult sites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHeight and Spread\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypically grows \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.5 m tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a generous spread of \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e. Perfect for ground cover, slopes, banks, and large borders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhere to Site Your Prunus laurocerasus ‘Zabeliana’\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanks and slopes\u003c\/strong\u003e, for erosion control\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge borders\u003c\/strong\u003e, where spreading habit is beneficial\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded or sunny areas\u003c\/strong\u003e, including north-facing sites\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and exposed gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, due to high tolerance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrows well in \u003cstrong\u003emost soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, provided they are reasonably well-drained. Tolerates chalk, clay, and poor soils.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrives in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun to deep shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it extremely versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater regularly during establishment. 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