Laurus Nobilis ‘Bay Leaf’ 12cm pot

With its dark green leaves, this evergreen bay laurel standard makes an elegant centrepiece for a formal garden, or planted in a pot either side of a doorway.  Clippings of the aromatic leaves are valuable, fresh or dried, for flavouring savoury stocks and sauces. It is pretty tolerant of most conditions, provided it is sheltered from strong, cold winds.

• Full sun or partial shade
• fertile, moist but well-drained soil
• Slow-growing
• Flowers March to May