Prunus lusitanica

Prunus lusitanicaPortugal Laurel is a hardy, evergreen tree that will keep your garden looking less bare through the winter season. It is versatile and has a variety of uses. Prunus lusiticana can be planted as a hedge or a screen to block out an unsightly neighbours fence and also makes a great windbreak in higher and exposed areas. If you want to try your hand at topiary, it can be clipped into a geometric or ornamental shape or even something more challenging like

The sheer mix of colour from the plants flowers

This hardy perennial is a low growing variety

Lovely flowers will also appear in Spring

golden yellow foliage and Summer blooming purple-blue flowers which appear in clusters above the vibrant leaves

Varieties included in this trio: Petunia Purple

Boasting deep pink flowers with sunny yellow centres

This low maintenance Hydrangea ‘Hot Chocolate’ is a distinctive variety with large

they develop tolerance to coastal salt-laden winds

During Summertime

dark red berries with a rich flavour

but will need to be regularly watered in dry spells

It is a deciduous shrub and will eventually lose its leaves in preparation for winter