spurge laurel

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, but not dry, soil in sun or part shade. Mulch to keep roots cool. Tolerant of deep shade. Will not tolerate root disturbance and so resents transplanting

Pruning group 1 or Pruning group 8 if necessary. Pruning is best kept to a minimum

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Greenwood cuttings from spring to early summer and semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Layering from late spring to early summer

Aphids may be troublesome

Vulnerable to grey moulds (Botrytis) and a virus