SEEDS OF LAURUSTINUS - VIBURNUM TINUS
Ornamental shrub for gardens, terraces, balconies, as an isolated shrub or in hedges.
Evergreen shrub growing up to 4m with pinky and white little flowers. Elliptic leaves. Small, hard, blue metal, scented berries.
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
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| Flower colour | White |
| Hardiness | Hardy, No drought resistant |
| Plant use | Christmas Tree, Edges, Gardening, Honey producing plant, Restoration, Timber |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | No preference |
| Soil - Type | Potting mix |
| Stratification | Yes |
| Sunlight - Exposure | No preference |
Depending on the geographical areas and altitude sowing can take place from February to April. To obtain a more regular and faster germination stratify in hot for 2-3 months and then stratify in cold the seeds for 2-3 months before the sowing. It is possible to use a sowing substrate for potting or soil from the garden together with a sowing substrate if the sowing is made directly into the garden. The substrate must be wet but not soggy until the germination is completed.
Prefers fertile, fresh and well-drained soils. It is found in fresh and shady ravines, in bushes and woods.
Timber. Honey. One of the shrubs most used in creating low hedges with attractive, long lasting flowering.
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