Pittosporum Tenuifolium Variegata
Pittosporum Tenuifolium Variegata. A most attractive evergreen plant growing easily and rapidly with leaves 5cm long grey green with a neat creamy white margin. Grows naturally into a tight neat shape an excellent plant. Commonly used for hedging and screening. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 2m.
Plant in moist well drained soil. Full sun / partial shade. Hardy.
General Shrub Planting and care
- Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
- If the Shrub is being planted in a lawn remove a circle of turf.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding a bucketful of planting compost.
- Remove the pot gently, if well rooted cut off the pot.
- Position used. Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in, water the Shrub and area thoroughly.
- Water regular until Shrub is established.
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring.
