Pittosporum Tenuifolium Silver Queen 10 Litre Pot

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Silver Queen’ – Variegated Evergreen Shrub

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Silver Queen’ is a graceful evergreen shrub admired for its variegated foliage and year-round interest. Its wavy grey-green leaves are beautifully edged in creamy-white, while young shoots and stems often carry a soft purple hue. Perfect for brightening borders or providing contrast in evergreen planting schemes, ‘Silver Queen’ combines toughness, elegance, and low maintenance in one versatile shrub.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Fresh variegated growth appears with silvery-white edges and purple-tinted stems.

• Summer: Evergreen foliage provides structure, texture, and gentle movement in the breeze.

• Autumn: Retains colour as many deciduous plants fade.

• Winter: Glossy, variegated leaves brighten dull days and maintain garden structure.

Key Features

• Striking variegated foliage – Grey-green leaves with creamy-white margins.

• Evergreen – Year-round structure and colour.

• Graceful form – Upright and bushy, typically reaching 2–3m tall.

• Hardy and reliable – Performs well in most conditions.

• Low maintenance – Easy to care for and quick to establish.

Perfect For

• Borders and beds – Adds light and structure among darker plants.

• Screening and hedging – Ideal for informal, evergreen boundaries.

• Containers – Excellent in large pots on patios or terraces.

• Coastal and urban gardens – Tolerates salt and pollution.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Best in full sun or light shade; variegation is brightest in good light.

• Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates light, sandy, or chalky conditions.

• Hardiness: Hardy across most of the UK; provide shelter from cold winds in very exposed sites.

• Care: Trim lightly in late spring or summer to shape and encourage dense growth. Water regularly until established.

Looks Great With

• Other evergreens – Euonymus, Hebe, or Photinia for contrasting textures.

• Grasses – Combine with Miscanthus or Stipa for softness and movement.

• Flowering shrubs – Works beautifully with Hydrangeas, Roses, or Lavatera.

• Mediterranean plants – Pair with Lavender or Santolina for a coastal feel.

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Silver Queen’ is a handsome, variegated evergreen shrub that brings light, structure, and texture to gardens year-round. Hardy, adaptable, and low-maintenance, it’s an elegant choice for borders, screening, or container planting.

Pittosporum Tenuifolium Silver Queen 10 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Summer Dark purple Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.