Variegated Portuguese laurel
Prunus lusitanica variegataVariegated Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica variegata) is the variegated variety of the well-known Portuguese laurel, The young branches are burgundy red in colour which contrast with the white leaf colouration giving interest all year. This shrub is useful as a stand-alone specimen of can make a colourful evergreen. Variegated Portuguese Laurel will grow in most conditions,. The only conditions to avoid are boggy and waterlogged soils and will grow well in either full sun or full shade.