A dense, hardy evergreen valued for clusters of pink buds opening to white flowers in winter and spring, followed by blue-black berries. A dependable frost-tolerant hedge or screen.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3 m H × 2.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun, part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Laurustinus
Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Viburnaceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 2.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White and pink flowers appear in winter and spring.
Where to grow Laurustinus
Laurustinus suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun, part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds.
Soil & planting
Laurustinus does best in loamy, 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 1.5 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Laurustinus is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune 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. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Laurustinus in the garden
Laurustinus earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, a feature or specimen planting, clipping into topiary and drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Laurustinus with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
All parts can be toxic if eaten, so keep it away from small children.
Buying Laurustinus
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