Pittosporum
Pittosporum
Pittosporum are large evergreen shrubs which are fast-growing when young. They are grown for their glossy green foliage, bearing oblong-ovate, wavy-edged leaves. In late spring and early summer, Pittosporum reveal bell-shaped, dark red flowers which have a honey scent, these flowers are followed by grey-black capsules.
Where to Site Your Pittosporum
These are beautiful shrubs that can easily be maintained, they are perfect for hedging, pots and flower borders. A fantastic versatile shrub
How to Grow and Look after your Pittosporum
Pittosporums are ideally planted in fertile, well-drained soil in a border or as a low hedge. If being used as a hedging plant, they should be trimmed into shape in spring or summer.
If planted in a border, these shrubs are best trimmed in late winter or early spring, removing any crossing shoots. This encourages healthy re-growth.
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Pittosporum Ten. Golf Ball 7.5 Litre Pot£32.00Compact dome forming variety with wavy edged lime green leaves honey scented purple flowers in late spring Learn More -
Pittosporum Tenuifolium Elizabeth 7.5 Litre£32.00Pittosporum Tenuifolium Elizabeth bears cream and green foliage with pink edges Learn More -
Pittosporum Ten. Tom Thumb 15 Litre Pot£69.00Pittosporum Tenuifolium Tom Thumb have wavy edged purple tinged leaves, Honey scented purple flowers in late Spring, Followed by fruits containing blackish brown seeds. Learn More
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