A compact, dense laurustinus with deep pink buds opening to white winter flowers, followed by metallic-blue berries. An RHS Award of Garden Merit shrub making a reliable, drought-tolerant evergreen hedge for sun or shade.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2.5 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Eve Price Laurustinus
Botanically, Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Adoxaceae family. It reaches around 2.5 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White and pink flowers appear in winter and spring.
Where to grow Eve Price Laurustinus
Eve Price Laurustinus suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds and is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Eve Price Laurustinus does best in free-draining and clay soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 1.2 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Eve Price Laurustinus performs well with relatively little water once established. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Eve Price Laurustinus after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Eve Price Laurustinus in the garden
Eve Price Laurustinus earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, a feature or specimen planting and drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Eve Price Laurustinus with species that also favour happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Eve Price Laurustinus
Plant Sale lists Eve Price Laurustinus as potted plants and advanced specimens. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
