Laurus nobilis Little Ragu ('Monrik')
bay laurel
This compact bay tree features aromatic, evergreen leaves that are perfect for cooking, adding rich flavour to soups, sauces, and...
2 litre pot
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Plant description
This compact bay tree features aromatic, evergreen leaves that are perfect for cooking, adding rich flavour to soups, sauces, and stews.
With a naturally dense, rounded habit, it can be clipped into neat shapes or left to grow to its mature height and spread of around 3m. The young foliage emerges with golden tones on red stems, adding seasonal interest to its leathery, dark green leaves.
Laurus nobilis Little Ragu is highly adaptable, thriving in neutral to alkaline soils and showing good resistance to heat, drought, and heavy pruning at maturity, making it an excellent choice for containers, formal hedging, or culinary gardens.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
With a naturally dense, rounded habit, it can be clipped into neat shapes or left to grow to its mature height and spread of around 3m. The young foliage emerges with golden tones on red stems, adding seasonal interest to its leathery, dark green leaves.
Laurus nobilis Little Ragu is highly adaptable, thriving in neutral to alkaline soils and showing good resistance to heat, drought, and heavy pruning at maturity, making it an excellent choice for containers, formal hedging, or culinary gardens.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Laurus nobilis Little Ragu ('Monrik'):
Plant in a sunny or partially shaded position with well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. It thrives in sheltered spots, such as patios or near walls, and grows well in containers, making it a versatile choice for small gardens.
Water regularly during the growing season, especially in hot, dry weather, and feed with a slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth.
To maintain its compact shape, lightly prune established plants twice during summer using secateurs rather than shears to avoid damaging the leaves.
Protect container-grown plants from frost in colder climates by moving them to a sheltered location or wrapping pots in insulating material, such as horticultural fleece, during winter.
Water regularly during the growing season, especially in hot, dry weather, and feed with a slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth.
To maintain its compact shape, lightly prune established plants twice during summer using secateurs rather than shears to avoid damaging the leaves.
Protect container-grown plants from frost in colder climates by moving them to a sheltered location or wrapping pots in insulating material, such as horticultural fleece, during winter.
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