40cm Variegated Portuguese Laurel Hedge Plant Pot Grown

40cm Variegated Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica 'Variegata') is a hardy evergreen hedging plant grown in a 3 Litre pot and supplied at 35–45cm tall. With striking cream-edged foliage and masses of white flowers in June, it offers year-round colour and dense, wildlife-friendly privacy screening for gardens and driveway borders.

Key Features

• Supplied height: 35–45cm (measured from rootball)
• Pot size: 3 Litre
• Foliage: Evergreen, variegated, cream-white margins
• Flowering: White, early summer (June)
• Growth rate: 30–50cm per year in optimum conditions
• Max size: 3–5m tall, 3m wide if untrimmed

Planting & Site Suitability

• Thrives in full sun or shade
• Grows in well-drained to clay soils
• Suitable for hedging, privacy screens, and driveway borders

FAQs

• Is Portuguese Laurel good for a privacy hedge? Yes, it forms a dense evergreen barrier and is suitable for year-round screening.
• Difference vs. regular Portuguese laurel? ‘Variegata’ displays unique cream-edged leaves—standard types have solid green foliage.
• Will it grow in shady, clay soils? Yes, Portuguese Laurel tolerates shade and various soil types, including clay if drainage is adequate.
• Annual growth rate? Expect 30–50cm of new growth per year once established.
• Attractive option for driveway borders? Its showy foliage and summer flowers enhance kerb appeal while providing structure.