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.