{"product_id":"aucuba-japonica-variegata-spotted-laurel","title":"Aucuba Japonica Variegata Spotted Laurel","description":"\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eBrighten the most challenging corners of your garden with the dependable and luminous\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eAucuba japonica ‘Variegata’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e. This classic evergreen shrub is a gardener's favourite for its ability to bring light to deep shade. It features large, leathery, serrated leaves that are beautifully speckled with gold, creating a permanent \"sun-dappled\" effect regardless of the weather. Robust and incredibly hardy, it provides year-round structure and is one of the few shrubs that will thrive in the dry shade found under large trees or beside north-facing walls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eGold-Speckled Evergreen Foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLarge, glossy dark-green leaves heavily splashed with yellow-gold to brighten dark garden areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eUltimate Shade Performer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExceptionally tolerant of deep, dry shade and poor soil conditions where other plants struggle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eLow Maintenance \u0026amp; Hardy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHighly resilient to air pollution, salt spray, and cold winds—perfect for urban, coastal, or country gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eWinter Interest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFemale plants produce attractive bright red berries in the winter months, providing food for garden birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eVersatile Screening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIts dense, bushy habit makes it an excellent choice for a low-maintenance evergreen hedge or privacy screen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Usage Instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eAucuba ‘Variegata’ is remarkably easy to grow. It performs best in partial to full shade; avoid placing it in direct midday sun, as this can scorch the beautiful variegated leaves. It is not fussy about soil type, provided it is reasonably well-drained. Once established, it is very drought-tolerant. To maintain its shape, prune in mid-spring by cutting back stems to a leaf bud using secateurs—avoid using hedge shears, as they can tear the large, leathery leaves. Apply an annual mulch of compost in spring to encourage lush new growth.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rose Press Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57810195743104,"sku":"COL-2L-AUC-VARX1","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/3986\/8070\/files\/file_ff7fb6d0-edd1-49dc-9a4d-90c037015ca3.png?v=1777195503","url":"https:\/\/www.therosepressgarden.com\/products\/aucuba-japonica-variegata-spotted-laurel","provider":"The Rose Press Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}