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<i>Laurus nobilis</i> <b class=small-caps>Little Ragu</b> ('Monrik')
<i>Laurus nobilis</i> <b class=small-caps>Little Ragu</b> ('Monrik')
<i>Laurus nobilis</i> <b class=small-caps>Little Ragu</b> ('Monrik')
<i>Laurus nobilis</i> <b class=small-caps>Little Ragu</b> ('Monrik')

Laurus nobilis Little Ragu ('Monrik')

SKU: PL30012476
2 litre pot
£19.99
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Overview

This compact bay tree features aromatic, evergreen leaves that are perfect for cooking, adding rich flavour to soups, sauces, and stews.

With a naturally dense, rounded habit, it can be clipped into neat shapes or left to grow to its mature height and spread of around 3m. The young foliage emerges with golden tones on red stems, adding seasonal interest to its leathery, dark green leaves.

Laurus nobilis Little Ragu is highly adaptable, thriving in neutral to alkaline soils and showing good resistance to heat, drought, and heavy pruning at maturity, making it an excellent choice for containers, formal hedging, or culinary gardens.

Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.

Specifications

  • Position: Full sun / light shade
  • Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: Average
  • Hardiness: Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)

Care guide

Bay laurel grows well in the ground or in pots and is ideal for sunny or lightly shaded, sheltered spots, patios or south-facing aspects. In containers, use a loam-based compost like John Innes No.2 with added grit for good drainage; in the ground, plant into well-drained soil that’s neutral to slightly alkaline. Water regularly while the plant is establishing and during dry spells, especially for pot-grown plants, and feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser to support healthy growth.

For topiary and shape, lightly clip established plants in midsummer and again in late summer, using sharp secateurs rather than shears to minimise damage to the leaves. Harvest mature leaves as needed throughout the year—fresh or dried, they keep their flavour well. In winter, protect container-grown bay from frost by moving it to a sheltered position or insulating the pot/plant in situ with horticultural fleece.

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