Portuguese Laurel | Prunus Lusitanica | Fast Growing Evergreen Hedging

Please find for sale 30+ Prunus Lusitanica seeds, better known as Portuguese Laurel. Less common and in our opinion than its ubiquitous cousin Cherry Laurel, it is a great option for hedging due to its ability to serve as a privacy screen. With their dense luscious foliage and upright growth habit, it creates a rapidly growing natural barrier that shields your outdoor space.

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Germination Guide

Stratification - as a cold hardy plant, Portuguese Laurel seeds benefit from cold stratification to improve germination rates. To do this, wash the seeds then soak in water for 24 hours. Then drain and mix with a little damp compost and place i a small zip lock bag. Place in the fridge for 40-60 days. Alternatively, you can do it the natural way - sow the seeds in pots of free draining compost mix, cover with mesh to keep wildlife out and leave outside over winter.

• After the stratification, sow in pots or seed trays filled with a well-draining potting mix. 
• Sow about 1cm deep and cover
• Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. 
• Water from the bottom 
• Place the seed tray in a warm location with indirect sunlight. 
• Germination may take from 2-8 weeks, so some patience required