{"product_id":"prunus-laurocerasus-otto-luyken","title":"Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' – Compact Evergreen Hedging","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' – Elegant Compact Laurel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact, spreading evergreen shrub prized for its glossy dark green foliage and profuse display of fragrant white flower spikes in spring. Its low, dense growth habit makes it ideal for low hedging, ground cover, and front-of-border plantings where space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant white flower spikes in April-May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, spreading growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy evergreen foliage year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack berries follow flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for low hedging and ground cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePosition \u0026amp; Soil\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrives in full sun to full shade. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates a wide range of conditions including clay, chalk, and dry shade once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMature height: 1-1.2m (3-4ft). Spread: 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft). Slower and more compact than the species, making it ideal for smaller gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePruning\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal pruning required. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape. Can be clipped for formal low hedging. Avoid autumn pruning to preserve flower buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHardiness\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully hardy (RHS H5). Suitable for most UK gardens, tolerates temperatures down to -15°C and exposed positions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneybrook Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56396851642743,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7234\/2610\/files\/prunus-laurocerasus-otto-luyken.png?v=1767868933","url":"https:\/\/stoneybrooknursery.co.uk\/products\/prunus-laurocerasus-otto-luyken","provider":"Stoneybrook Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}