Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Victoria' (v)

RHS Plant Profile
tawhiwhi 'Victoria'
Shrubs

Large, upright, evergreen shrub about 3m in height and 1.8m wide, with dark, young stems and small, greyish-green, wavy-margined, leathery leaves with irregular white edging, tinted rosy-pink in winter. Small, honey-scented, bell-shaped dark purple flowers are produced in clusters, from early summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Pittosporaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Columnar upright
Genus
Pittosporum are evergreen shrubs or trees with simple, leathery leaves and small, often fragrant, 5-petalled flowers, followed by spherical, woody fruits splitting to reveal seeds embedded in sticky pulp
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or light shade, with shelter from cold drying winds. Variegated foliage has best leaf colour in full sun. See pittosporum cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Hedging and screens

Pruning

Pruning group 1; prune hedges in spring or midsummer

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, leafspot and honey fungus (rarely)