How to Grow and Care for Laurustinus

Laurustinus, also known as Laurestine, Laurustinus viburnum

Laurustinus requires minimal care, thriving in both full sun and partial shade. It is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, showing resilience in various conditions. Special care points include regular watering during dry periods and an optional annual pruning to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Laurustinus

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	8-10
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Varieties of Laurustinus

Laurustinus 'French White'

Gardeners looking for an attractive and low maintenance shrub could consider the laurustinus 'French White'. This vigorous laurustinis cultivar shows pretty sprays of tiny white flowers against inky, dark green foliage. It grows steadily for a decade to reach full growth, and it blooms in winter, which provides interest in an other-wise dormant garden.

Laurustinus 'Lisarose'

Laurustinus 'Lisarose' is a robust evergreen shrub known for its glossy, dark green leaves and striking pinkish-white flowers which bloom profusely during late winter to spring. This plant maintains a compact, rounded form, making it ideal for decorative hedging or as a focal feature in garden spaces. The clusters of berries that follow its flowering phase add a splash of blue-black to its color palette, attracting birds and other wildlife.

Laurustinus 'Eve Price'

Laurustinus 'Eve Price' is an evergreen hedge plant in the Viburnum family named after Eve Price, whom the propagator wished to compliment by comparing them to this beautiful winter flowering shrub. The plant has white blossoms and pink buds that contrast with the plain white flowers of the parent plant. A popular choice for garden hedges, this shrub grows densely to 3 m.

Laurustinus 'Gwenllian'

Laurustinus 'Gwenllian' is an evergreen shrub known for its dense, bushy habit and dark green, leathery leaves. In late winter to spring, it becomes adorned with pink-tinged white flowers, arranged in flat clusters, which give way to blue-black berries. Thriving in a variety of conditions, laurustinus 'Gwenllian' is a resilient species that flourishes in partial shade, making it a versatile choice for gardens.

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Laurustinus is recognized for its clusters of pink buds that blossom into white flowers during the winter to spring months. The flowers are a notable feature, and the plant is adorned with glossy, dark-green foliage year-round. The leaves provide a reliable identifying characteristic, independent of its flowering season. In terms of fruiting, laurustinus requires the proximity of a different viburnum variety for successful fruit set. This plant can stand out as a hedge or ornamental specimen, displaying a striking presence when grown in full sunlight to partial shade environments.