Water-soluble & available
All nutrients are water-soluble. In the fully diluted mixture, they are available for feeding through roots and leaves.
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- Dilution: 5 ml concentrate per 1 litre of water. Every 2–4 weeks during the growing season.
- Dilute before use · follow the label
Feed cherry laurel. Understand its green growth.
Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) keeps its foliage in winter, but its nutrient needs still follow active growth. Find application guidance and deeper plant knowledge for hedges, specimen shrubs and containers.
- Declared NPK
- 5.3 + 2.4 + 3.6With declared trace nutrients.
- Dilution
- 5 ml per 1 l of waterEvery 2–4 weeks during the growing season.
- Application
- Roots & foliageDilute with water before use.
- Regular application period
- April/May–SeptemberApply only during the growing season.
Product information
Application & dosageDose according to actual water volume.
Application in one place
Measure. Mix. Apply.
Cherry laurel dilution calculator
Enter your water volume or use the height and width of an individual shrub for a rough watering guide. Select the dilution stage to match plant development.
Your water amountRough watering-volume guide
1 l
Matching concentrate amount
5 ml
1 capful = 5 ml. Use a suitable measuring aid for smaller partial amounts.
Enter a water amount from 0.1 to 1,000 litres.
A rough guide for watering the roots of one shrub, not for foliar spraying or the total length of a hedge. Measure height from soil level and the width of the individual crown. Soil moisture, rainfall, root development and container volume also matter. Use only when watering is needed; do not simply add individual amounts where root zones overlap. Avoid standing water and do not force the entire guideline volume into the soil.
How the guide is calculated
General GREEN24 guide: height (m) × width (m) × 3–4 litres. Centimetres are converted to metres. Concentrate quantity follows this fertiliser’s dilution and the selected stage. The value does not measure individual water needs or calculate watering for an entire hedge.
Prepare a clean container
Use a clean watering can or sprayer; preferably low-lime water or rainwater at 15–25 °C.
Calculate the amount
Enter your water volume. Select established plant, young plant or seedling according to development; the size guide does not determine this choice.
Add some water first
Start by filling the container with part of the chosen water volume.
Shake & measure
Shake the bottle. 1 capful = 5 ml; use a measuring aid for smaller partial amounts.
Add the concentrate
Add the calculated amount of concentrate to the water.
Top up & mix well
Top up to the chosen water volume and mix well. Watering or spraying: see below.
When to feed? Every 2–4 weeks during the growing season, usually April/May–September in Europe. Water between feeds as needed. Account for existing fertiliser and earlier feeds; green winter foliage alone is not a reason to fertilise.
Watering · through the roots
Pre-moisten the root zone and distribute the mixture evenly across it. Ensure good soil drainage in the ground and free drainage from containers. Do not feed into dry or waterlogged root balls.
Spraying · onto the leaves
Lightly wet the leaves in the morning, evening or overcast conditions, avoiding open flowers. Root and foliar feeding count towards the same feeding schedule, not two parallel programmes.
Characteristics & pack sizesThe concentrate at a glance.
Liquid specialist fertiliser for cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus), suitable for root and foliar feeding.
Net content mass: 274 g (250 ml). Calculated yield: 250 ml ÷ 5 ml × 1 litre = 50 litres.
| Pack size | Price | Yield at label dilution |
|---|---|---|
| 250 ml | 9.85 € Unit price ( 39.40 €/ l) | 50.0 l |
| 500 ml – twin pack (2 × 250 ml) | 18.95 € Unit price ( 37.90 €/ l) | 100.0 l |
| 1 litre | 29.95 € Unit price ( 29.95 €/ l) | 200.0 l |
Calculated yield at standard dilution: 250 ml makes 50 litres, 2 × 250 ml makes 100 litres, and 1 litre makes 200 litres of nutrient solution.
Fits your care routine
For Prunus laurocerasus
For cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) grown as a hedge, specimen shrub or container plant. Cultivar and position determine habit and space requirements.
During active growth
During the growing season, usually April/May–September in Europe. Evergreen foliage does not mean year-round feeding is needed.
Allow for recent planting
For new plantings, first establish suitable moisture, drainage and rooting conditions. Account for existing fertiliser; feeding does not repair damage caused by dry or waterlogged roots.
Beyond NPK · understand the formulation
Well mixed – available to leaves and roots
Water-soluble nutrients and carefully matched formulation properties make feeding your cherry laurel straightforward. Discover how the finished mixture supports application to leaves and roots.
Protected trace nutrients
Copper, iron, manganese and zinc are declared as EDTA chelates. This binding helps keep these trace nutrients available in solution.
pH buffering for the mixture
The buffer system helps regulate the pH of the finished watering or spraying solution. The source water also influences the resulting value.
Even coverage on the leaf
Good wetting and adherence help distribute the spray solution across the leaves. Dissolved nutrients are then available at the leaf surface for uptake.
Reduce hard-water effects
The formulation helps reduce adverse hard-water effects and deposits on the leaves. Low-lime water or rainwater provides a good starting point.
Feed with plant tolerance in mind
High plant tolerance when used appropriately supports the development of new leaves and shoots. A balanced nutrient supply supports your cherry laurel’s natural foliage.
Understand foliage quality and seasonal growth
Suitable nutrition supports leaf development and green foliage. Leaf finish describes an even, well-kept appearance, not a sprayed-on gloss film. Cultivar, light, water and pruning also shape the plant. Cherry laurel remains green in winter; feeding belongs in the growing season.
Chelation binds metal ions and can reduce adverse hard-water effects; it does not remove calcium or magnesium from the water. The product pH of 6.9 describes the concentrate. The finished mixture’s pH also depends on the source water; no fixed target value is promised.
Use clean, suitable watering or spraying equipment. Measure the water and calculated concentrate quantity carefully.
Products
Pre-fertilised soil and fertiliser already in the root ball contribute to the nutrient supply. The products listed under “Mixable with this fertiliser” can each be mixed with this fertiliser. When applying them together, follow both products’ specific instructions; conflicting or stricter directions take precedence. Do not mix undiluted concentrates.
Our Cherry Laurel Fertiliser can be mixed individually with Schädlings-Frei Organic, Trauermückenfrei Organic, KIRON Milben-Ex or Rosen Pilz-Frei BOCCACIO. This confirmation applies to the fertiliser paired with one of these products at a time. Follow specific application instructions and the stricter conditions of both products.
Nutrient composition · NPKDeclared nutrients and their forms.
NPK fertiliser solution 5.3 + 2.4 + 3.6 with trace nutrients. Product pH: 6.9.
- 5.3% total nitrogen (N), including 5.2% urea nitrogen.
- 2.4% water-soluble phosphate (P₂O₅).
- 3.6% water-soluble potassium oxide (K₂O).
- Boron (B): 0.0050%.
- Copper (Cu): 0.0020%.
- Iron (Fe): 0.0100%.
- Manganese (Mn): 0.0060%.
- Molybdenum (Mo): 0.0005%.
- Zinc (Zn): 0.0020%.
- Copper, iron, manganese and zinc chelated by EDTA.
GREEN24 · Plant knowledge
Care for cherry laurel through the gardening year.
During active growth, this liquid fertiliser supplements the nutrient supply of your cherry laurel. Apply the diluted solution to the root zone or foliage. Moisture, drainage and nutrients already supplied belong in the same care plan.
Care for cherry laurel in your garden
Suitable nutrient supply complements the light and watering care of your cherry laurel hedge.
Preserve healthy roots
Remove only loose old compost; do not routinely wash the root ball.
Protect leaves and shoots
Broad, glossy leaves characterise cherry laurel; avoid bending shoots sharply when moving it.
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Growth & nutrient uptake
Leaves use light; roots take up water and mineral nutrients. The diagrams show how plant organs work together and how nutrients are absorbed.
How cherry laurel grows and takes up nutrients
Roots · absorb & anchorAnchor the shrub and explore moist soil.
Fine roots need contact with moist soil as well as oxygen. Compacted, persistently wet ground impairs these conditions. In newly planted hedges, check moisture inside the original root ball as well as the surrounding surface.
Leaves · capture energyEvergreen foliage makes sugars and continues to lose water.
Green leaves use light for photosynthesis. Foliage can lose water even in winter, while frozen soil restricts replacement. Damage from this imbalance is not a reason for an extra feed.
Shoots · support & connectWoody branches carry foliage and shape the hedge.
Transport tissues connect roots with the parts above ground, carrying water, mineral nutrients and sugars formed in leaves. Pruning and cultivar choice shape branching; fertiliser alone does not create a dense hedge.
Nutrients · working togetherNitrogen, phosphorus and potassium for mineral nutrition.
Nitrogen supports chlorophyll and protein formation. Phosphorus contributes to energy transfer, while potassium supports water regulation and transport. The formulation supplements these minerals and declared micronutrients; it cannot replace suitable light and root conditions.
How nutrients enter cherry laurel
Select a point in the picture or choose a stage.
Stage 01 / 04
Water carries nutrients to the roots
The mixture reaches the soil around fine roots. Dissolved nutrients are available at the interface between roots and soil.
Good to knowAlways dilute the concentrate and keep to the stated dosage.
A closer look
Watering carries dissolved nutrients into the growing medium around the roots. Contact with the absorbing root surfaces is the first step.
Stage 02 / 04
Roots take up dissolved nutrients
Fine root hairs increase contact with the growing medium. Tiny transport proteins in the membranes surrounding root cells help dissolved nutrients enter the cells.
Good to knowRoots take up nutrients; they do not simply absorb all the fertiliser along with the water.
A closer look
Root hairs increase the contact area. Transport proteins in cell membranes enable mineral ions to enter; water movement and nutrient uptake are distinct processes.
Stage 03 / 04
An inner layer controls the route
On their way into the root, nutrients meet a special layer of cells. It prevents substances from simply flowing through the gaps between cells and helps the plant control uptake.
Good to knowMore fertiliser does not automatically mean better nutrition.
A closer look
Nutrients move through the root tissues. The endodermis acts as a control layer: its barrier interrupts unrestricted movement along the cell walls.
Stage 04 / 04
Transport channels carry water and nutrients
Inside the root are fine transport channels called xylem. Water and absorbed nutrients can travel through them towards shoots and leaves.
Good to knowHealthy roots and suitable growing conditions are important for nutrient supply.
A closer look
After entering the vascular tissue, nutrients can travel with the water stream in the xylem towards the shoot. Uptake and nutrient supply also depend on root health and growing conditions.
Stage 01 / 04
Diluted solution is applied to the leaf
The fully diluted mixture wets the leaf surface. Avoid open flowers and spray only under suitable application conditions.
Good to knowCherry Laurel Fertiliser is also suitable for foliar application. Use only the fully diluted mixture and include the feed in your nutrient schedule.
A closer look
Foliar feeding places diluted nutrient solution on the leaf surface. Wetting depends on factors including the leaf surface and the solution.
Stage 02 / 04
Nutrients must cross the protective surface
The leaf surface protects the plant. Dissolved nutrients can pass through this layer; tiny openings in the leaf may also play a part. Uptake varies with the type of leaf and the conditions.
Good to knowDifferent leaves do not absorb a nutrient solution equally well.
A closer look
Dissolved nutrients can pass through the protective cuticle; pathways involving stomata may also contribute. Their relative importance varies with plant species and conditions.
Stage 03 / 04
Cells inside the leaf take up nutrients
Behind the surface lies living leaf tissue. Its cells can take up nutrients that have crossed the surface and use them for their activities.
Good to knowA droplet on a leaf does not yet mean its nutrients have been absorbed.
A closer look
After crossing the surface, nutrients can be taken up by living leaf cells. The amount depends on factors including the nutrient, formulation and environmental conditions.
Stage 04 / 04
Nutrients are used in the leaf and may move onward
The plant can use absorbed nutrients within the leaf. Some can also reach other plant parts. This depends on the nutrient and the plant's condition.
Good to knowFoliar feeding does not mean every nutrient immediately reaches the whole plant.
A closer look
Absorbed nutrients can be used within the leaf. Whether and how far they move to other plant parts depends on the nutrient and the plant's condition.
Development influences requirements
Care that follows each flush of growth
Establishment & young plants
For newly planted cherry laurel, first keep the root ball evenly moist and avoid waterlogging. Account for existing fertiliser. The young-plant setting is half strength and the seedling setting one fifth; moving a large shrub does not itself make it a young plant.
New shoots & summer care
Schedule feeds at the stated interval while leaves and shoots are growing. Do not automatically increase feeding after pruning. Assess watering needs separately from the feeding interval; not every watering needs fertiliser.
Winter rest & evergreen foliage
Do not feed during winter dormancy. Check soil moisture in dry, frost-free weather, especially for young plants and containers. Watering needs and protection from drying wind may continue.
Consider development, position and existing nutrient reserves together. Shrub size alone determines neither concentration nor water needs.
Application & calculator →Growing conditions & care problems
Adapt care to the growing conditions and stage of growth. If you notice changes, check light, water and roots first — then take targeted action.
How do you grow your cherry laurel?
Hedge · consider the whole root strip
Check moisture beneath a dense hedge too. New root balls can stay drier than the surrounding soil, while established plants share overlapping root zones. Hedge length is not plant width for the size calculator. Prune so that the base also receives light.
Specimen shrub · match cultivar and space
Vigorous and compact cultivars need different amounts of space. Maintain specimen shrubs to suit the intended form, removing individual unwanted shoots selectively. A higher dose cannot replace adequate space or a suitable position.
Container · account for limited root space
Free drainage and suitable growing medium are essential. Check root-ball moisture before watering and account for pre-fertilisation after repotting. Protect the limited root zone and position appropriately in winter, keeping drainage holes clear.
New planting · establish roots first
Moisten the root ball thoroughly before planting in well-drained ground. Do not bury the stem base deeper. Monitor actual moisture after planting; extra nutrients cannot replace good contact between the root ball and the soil.
What is changing on your cherry laurel?
Holes and leaf spots
Shot-hole symptoms can have several causes. Compare affected leaves and fresh growth; not every hole is insect feeding.
Notched leaf margins
Rounded notches may indicate vine weevil. Check the root zone too, especially in containers.
Yellow leaves
Distinguish normal leaf turnover from wetness, drought or root damage. Check soil and the pattern of symptoms before adding fertiliser.
Advice for your cherry laurel
These details help assess site and root problems, natural leaf turnover or a possible pest or disease issue:
- Photographs of the whole hedge or plant, both sides of affected leaves and unusual shoots.
- Cultivar, planting date, ground or container planting, soil or growing medium and position.
- When and how damage developed, root-ball moisture, frost or dry periods, and previous feeding or care.
Appropriate treatment starts with identifying the cause. Check product suitability and application scope; a hole or yellow leaf alone identifies neither a pest nor a nutrient deficiency.
PLANTS A–Z
Care for cherry laurel through the gardening year.
New growth, flowering and pruning are part of care alongside water and nutrients. The plant catalogue includes a profile with site requirements, a care calendar and information on cultivars, pruning and possible damage.
View the plant profile
PRACTICAL ADVICE
Coordinate repotting and feeding
Consider pre-fertilised medium and extra feeds together: the guide explains the relationship.
Read the plant nutrition guide
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Quick answers before you buy (FAQ)
Which pack size suits my planting?
At 5 ml per litre of water, 250 ml of concentrate makes 50 litres of fertiliser solution, the twin pack of 2 × 250 ml makes 100 litres, and the 1 litre bottle makes 200 litres. All three packs contain the same formula. Choose the size that matches your actual usage.
Can I feed a newly planted hedge straight away?
First check the nutrients already present in the root ball and planting compost. Existing fertiliser counts towards the plant’s nutrition. After planting, maintain suitable moisture and drainage. Investigate a poorly established or damaged root ball before adding more feed.
How often should I feed cherry laurel?
The label specifies every 2–4 weeks during active growth. The regular application period in Europe is April/May to September. Take current growth and nutrients already supplied into account; pause during winter dormancy.
Should I water the hedge with fertiliser and spray it as well?
Watering and foliar application are two ways of applying the same fertiliser solution. Include each application in the same feeding schedule. The dilution remains 5 ml per litre of water for either route. Consult the instructions and original leaflet when choosing how to apply it.
Does cherry laurel with yellow leaves need more fertiliser?
Leaf colour alone does not determine a fertiliser dose. Check root-ball moisture, drainage, roots and recent care first. Pests or diseases can also affect the leaves. Photographs of the whole plant and affected leaves help when seeking advice.
Safety and storage
Safety instructions
SDS – Safety data sheet available on request.
- Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
- Do not inhale spray mist.
- Keep away from food and beverages.
- Wash face and hands thoroughly after use.
- Fertilisers may leave stains on surfaces that cannot be removed.
- Wear protective clothing, rubber gloves and safety glasses when handling the product.
- Do not allow fertiliser to enter bodies of water or wastewater.
The product label takes precedence. Also consult the application leaflet.
Wash your face and hands thoroughly. Use diluted fertiliser promptly and keep it out of water bodies and wastewater.
Product GPSR safety information
The original leaflet explains safe mixing and application. The calculator uses the product-specific dilution for cherry laurel; general increases mentioned elsewhere do not create additional calculator stages.
Storage
Storage & product quality
Store in a dry, dark place above +8 °C and no higher than +38 °C. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Keep tightly closed in the original container, separate from food and animal feed.
Avoid large temperature fluctuations. Temperature-related discolouration or crystals may occur; the crystals dissolve by the dilution stage at the latest and do not impair product quality. For this fertiliser, store dry and dark above 8 °C and at no more than 38 °C. Use diluted fertiliser promptly.
Do not allow fertiliser residues or rinsing water to enter waterways or wastewater. Follow the disposal instructions on the packaging.
Measure concentrate accurately and apply only after dilution. More fertiliser does not compensate for insufficient light, drought or damaged roots.
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