Pittosporum Tenuifolium Elizabeth 5 Litre Pot

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Elizabeth’ – Evergreen with Pink and Cream Variegation

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Elizabeth’ is a beautiful evergreen shrub valued for its colourful, wavy-edged foliage and naturally compact form. The glossy green leaves are delicately edged in creamy-white and soft pink, deepening to richer pink tones in cold weather. Its elegant, upright shape makes it ideal for adding texture, colour, and year-round interest to borders, containers, or mixed evergreen schemes.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Fresh variegated growth emerges with soft pink and cream margins.

• Summer: Foliage remains bright and glossy, adding colour and structure.

• Autumn: Cold temperatures deepen the pink tones in the leaves.

• Winter: Evergreen foliage provides form and colour when the garden is bare.

Key Features

• Attractive variegated foliage – Wavy green leaves edged with pink and cream.

• Evergreen – Year-round colour and structure.

• Compact habit – Naturally neat and rounded, reaching around 1.5–2m tall.

• Low maintenance – Easy to grow and tolerant of pruning.

• Versatile – Suitable for borders, hedging, or containers.

Perfect For

• Mixed borders – Adds year-round colour and texture.

• Containers – Excellent choice for patios or entrances.

• Screening – Works well as a low hedge or backdrop.

• Coastal gardens – Tolerates salt-laden winds and exposed sites.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade.

• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates light, sandy, or chalky conditions.

• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens; may benefit from some shelter in colder regions.

• Care: Trim lightly in late spring or summer to maintain shape. Water regularly until established, especially if grown in containers.

Looks Great With

• Other evergreens – Pair with Euonymus, Hebe, or Photinia for varied foliage.

• Grasses – Miscanthus or Stipa add soft contrast.

• Flowering shrubs – Combine with Hydrangeas or Roses for colour balance.

• Mediterranean plants – Works beautifully with Lavender and Santolina.

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Elizabeth’ is a colourful, compact evergreen shrub that brings elegance, texture, and year-round interest to any garden. Hardy, easy to grow, and versatile, it’s a perfect choice for adding soft colour and structure to borders or containers.

Pittosporum Tenuifolium Elizabeth 5 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Semi Hardy Slow Growing 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.