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.