{"product_id":"portuguese-laurel-topiary-ball-50cm","title":"Portuguese Laurel Topiary Ball 50cm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003ePortuguese Laurel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"62\"\u003e Topiary Balls\u003c\/strong\u003e are tightly clipped evergreen features designed to bring structure, symmetry and year-round interest to gardens. With their dense, rounded form, they are ideal for containers, borders, pathways and formal planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"304\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia')\u003c\/strong\u003e, clips well into ball shapes and is a good substitute for Buxus.  It has a larger and darker green leaf than Buxus but is still suitable for shaping.  It is generally grown as a popular hedging plant but we are pleased to now offer it as topiary balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lqjerm\" data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"586\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-clipped topiary ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tedn7v\" data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen oval leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wonz9j\" data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate growth but capable of being clipped back into shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qv34oi\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"734\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"699\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, partial shade or shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bnfi2b\" data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Containers, formal gardens and architectural planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eThis topiary ball is ideal for creating a structured, balanced look in garden design. It works well when used in pairs at entrances, along pathways or as part of geometric planting schemes, and can also be combined with cones, cubes and standard forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eSuitable for most soil types except waterlogged and clay conditions, Portuguese Laurel performs well in both sunny and shaded positions. Using a good quality planting compost will help support strong establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eDiscover more shapes and styles in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedgesonline.com\/search?q=topiary+\"\u003eTopiary Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about Portuguese Laurel \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Topiary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTopiary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBall's or to discuss alternative products, call us on 01252 714552 or email at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@hedgesonline.com\"\u003esales@hedgesonline.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"HedgesOnlineShop","offers":[{"title":"Rootballed \/ 50cm","offer_id":57617387258229,"sku":"PORTBALLA","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/8613\/6337\/files\/Mathias_Nurseries_Portuguese_Laurel_Ball_50cm_2.webp?v=1790782248","url":"https:\/\/hedgesonline.com\/products\/portuguese-laurel-topiary-ball-50cm","provider":"Hedges Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}