{"product_id":"aucuba-japonica-variegata-spotted-laurel-evergreen-shrub-plant-2l-pot","title":"Aucuba Japonica Variegata Spotted Laurel Evergreen Shrub Plant 2L Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAucuba Japonica Variegata – Bright Golden Foliage for Shaded Gardens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring year-round colour and structure to even the darkest corners of your garden with Aucuba Japonica Variegata, commonly known as Spotted Laurel. This hardy evergreen shrub is prized for its large glossy green leaves beautifully speckled with bright golden-yellow markings, creating a striking display throughout every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptionally tolerant of shade, urban conditions, and coastal exposure, Spotted Laurel is one of the most versatile evergreen shrubs available. Its dense, bushy growth habit makes it ideal for hedging, screening, foundation planting, woodland gardens, and difficult shaded areas where many other plants struggle to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable as:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Aucuba Japonica Variegata (Spotted Laurel) – 2L Pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Item Type: Evergreen Shrub\u003cbr\u003e• Plant Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub\u003cbr\u003e• Variety: Aucuba Japonica Variegata\u003cbr\u003e• Common Name: Spotted Laurel\u003cbr\u003e• Pot Size: 2L Pot\u003cbr\u003e• Foliage Colour: Dark Green with Golden Yellow Speckles\u003cbr\u003e• Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade\u003cbr\u003e• Mature Height: Approx. 1.5–3m\u003cbr\u003e• Mature Spread: Approx. 1.5–2.5m\u003cbr\u003e• Growth Habit: Dense, Bushy, Upright\u003cbr\u003e• Foliage: Large, Glossy Evergreen Leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Attractive gold-speckled evergreen foliage\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent for shaded garden areas\u003cbr\u003e• Dense and bushy growth habit\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for screening and hedging\u003cbr\u003e• Tolerant of urban and coastal conditions\u003cbr\u003e• Low maintenance and easy to grow\u003cbr\u003e• Provides year-round structure and colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCARE TIPS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Plant in moist, well-drained soil\u003cbr\u003e• Best positioned in partial or full shade\u003cbr\u003e• Water regularly until established\u003cbr\u003e• Apply mulch annually in spring\u003cbr\u003e• Prune lightly in spring to maintain shape\u003cbr\u003e• Protect newly planted specimens during extreme weather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Shaded borders\u003cbr\u003e• Woodland gardens\u003cbr\u003e• Evergreen hedging\u003cbr\u003e• Screening and privacy planting\u003cbr\u003e• Urban gardens\u003cbr\u003e• Coastal gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAucuba Japonica Variegata is a reliable evergreen shrub that brightens difficult garden spaces with its distinctive golden-speckled foliage. Tough, attractive, and easy to maintain, it provides lasting colour and structure throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants By Post","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56991014388090,"sku":"PBP-2L-AUC-VARX1","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7773\/0663\/files\/file_f9b6f28b-8474-4268-9a6a-dd423f3b8fc6.png?v=1781883417","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsbypost.co.uk\/products\/aucuba-japonica-variegata-spotted-laurel-evergreen-shrub-plant-2l-pot","provider":"Plants By Post","version":"1.0","type":"link"}