Laurustinus
Viburnum tinus
An ornamental plant, planted March or September to November.
In September: nothing to do. It can be planted now.
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Laurustinus, month by month
Bar: the usual months. Sprout: this month.
| Sowing, planting or job | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | 2027Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant a pot-grown laurustinus. | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none | usual | none | none | none | none | none |
| Mulch the laurustinus. | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | none | none | none | none | none |
| Trim the laurustinus. | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | none | none |
What to do, and when
The usual months for a UK garden. Your own plan gives the week.
Planting
Plant a pot-grown laurustinus March, and September to November. Moderate source: RHS.
Mulch the laurustinus
Spread 5cm of home-made compost or well-rotted manure, leaving a clear circle around the base.
Usually March. Moderate source: RHS.
Trim the laurustinus
Trim it after flowering to control its height and shape.
Usually May to June. Moderate source: RHS.
What the source words mean
Moderate: another trusted UK source, or the RHS on its group.
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