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Cherry laurel in pots...is it worth moving to the greenhouse.

Paul060Paul060 Posts: 33
in Problem solving
For the winter, will it grow any faster or better
Thanks

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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    you'll do more harm than good. 
    It'll be "soft" when you bring it out next year. 
    Leave it outside  over winter .
    Devon.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Absolutely no need for them to be anywhere other than outdoors. 
    They grow fast enough without any help  ;)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • steephillsteephill Posts: 2,841
    They will grow faster and better in the ground rather than in pots.
  • Paul060Paul060 Posts: 33
    Thank you.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    As @steephill says - they won't grow so big in pots, as they aren't really suited to that long term anyway. They'd need very large containers [purpose built] to get to a good size. 
    If they have room - they're hard to stop.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • parrotfeather*parrotfeather* Posts: 188
    I would put them in the ground; I have moved quite large specimens without any problems so you can put them wherever you want them eventually and they will be much happier out of the pots if you have space for them. 
  • Paul060Paul060 Posts: 33
    Thanks, the reason they are in pots is I don't know where to put them, but as you say, you can always move them.
    I'll plant them tomorrow :) 
    Any planting tips btw :)
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Dig a decent hole, and plant. That's about it with laurel!
    As long as the soil is half decent where they're going, and they aren't root bound or dry, they'll need very little attention at this time of year. A mulch after watering is good to help retain moisture and keep weeds at bay.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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