Formal Entrance Garden

Prunus lusitanica, commonly known as Portuguese laurel, is a lush, evergreen shrub known for its deep green, glossy leaves and delicate white flower clusters. This plant offers a classic elegance to any garden space, making it a favourite for creating structured designs like hedges and privacy screens.

In the garden, Prunus lusitanica is highly versatile. It can be used as a standalone feature plant, providing a dense and compact form, or it can be clipped into formal shapes, making it ideal for topiary or hedging. Its ability to withstand regular pruning allows gardeners to maintain a neat, tidy appearance year-round. The Portuguese laurel thrives in a variety of garden styles, from formal to woodland settings, and its dense foliage provides excellent shelter for wildlife.

Preferring a position in full sun to partial shade, Prunus lusitanica adapts well to most soil types, provided they are well-draining. It appreciates moist, but not waterlogged, conditions, ensuring healthy growth and the development of its small, fragrant white flowers that appear in early summer.

When planting Prunus lusitanica, spacing should be considered based on its intended use; for a thick hedge, plants should be spaced approximately 60-90cm apart. For individual specimens, allowing more room for growth will enable the shrub to form a naturally rounded shape.

Mature Prunus lusitanica can reach up to 4-6m in height and 2-4m in width if not trimmed, making it an impressive addition to the landscape with its robust size and elegant appearance.

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Viburnum davidii is a hardy, evergreen shrub valued for its glossy, dark green foliage with distinctive veining and a naturally mounded habit. In Spring, it produces small clusters of white flowers, which—when both male and female plants are present—are followed by metallic blue berries in Autumn, adding ornamental interest.

Ideal for borders, mass planting, underplanting, or foundation planting. Suits woodland, formal, and low-maintenance garden styles.

Performs best in partial shade to full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of conditions once established. Space plants about 80–100 cm apart to form a dense, low-growing shrub layer.

Grows to approximately 1–1.2 metres tall and 1.5–2 metres wide, forming a broad, dome-shaped shrub.

Agapanthus Finn is a compact, deciduous variety featuring pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers held on sturdy stems during summer. Its neat, clumping foliage of narrow green leaves provides a tidy, structured appearance, making it an excellent choice for borders, edging, or container planting. The striking blue flowers bring vibrant colour to any garden space.

Well-suited to cottage, modern, or coastal gardens, Finn thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. It is hardy, low maintenance, and moderately drought-tolerant once established. Space plants 20–30 cm apart for a dense and uniform display.

Mature size: Grows up to 40–50 cm in height and width, forming a compact, clumping habit.

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