Viburnum tinus

¼ standard laurustinus

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: December to April
• Flower colour: white
• Other features: the fruits can cause a mild stomach-ache if ingested
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Flattened heads of white flowers form throughout winter and are followed by dark blue-black fruit. This lovely, long-flowering laurustinus is perfect for brightening partly shady areas when little else is in flower, while its chic silhouette will add a super-stylish touch to everyday planting. Reliable and easy-to-grow, the dark green foliage can easily be clipped to maintain its shape.
  
  
• Garden care: Remove any over-vigorous shoots that threaten the shape of established specimens in early summer, cutting them well back to within the plant's outline.
  
  These ¼ standard plants have a 45cm clear stem beneath a 20cm head