Description

Overview:

A classic and versatile evergreen shrub, Laurus nobilis – Kitchen Bay is a must-have for both the garden and the kitchen. Its aromatic, deep green leaves are perfect for cooking, adding rich flavour to stews, soups, and roasts. A stylish and practical choice for patios, balconies, or urban gardens, it thrives in containers or as an attractive hedge. Pair with rosemary, thyme, and lavender for a fragrant Mediterranean-inspired display.

Plants supplied in a grower’s pot, decorative pot not included.

 

Key Features & Care:

• Mature Height: 1.5-3m (can be kept lower with pruning)


• Mature Spread: 1-2m


• Flower Colour: Pale yellow-green (small and inconspicuous)


• Flowering Period: Spring


• Foliage: Evergreen


• Fragrant: Yes, aromatic leaves


• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate


• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates urban pollution


• Position: Full sun to partial shade


• Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


• Soil pH: Acid, neutral, or alkaline


• Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


• Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter for birds

 

Perfect For:

• Urban gardens and patios – Great for small spaces and containers


• Culinary use – Fresh or dried leaves for cooking


• Low-maintenance evergreen structure – Ideal for shaping into topiary


• Mixed planting schemes – Complements herbs and Mediterranean plants

 

How to Grow:

Plant in free-draining soil or a large container with compost. Keep well-watered in summer and trim lightly to maintain a neat shape. In colder months, protect young plants from harsh frosts.

 

Please note: Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.