Pittosporum 'Garnettii' (v)

RHS Plant Profile
pittosporum 'Garnetii'

Synonyms

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Garnettii'

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Shrubs

A dense, bushy, medium-sized evergreen shrub with an upright habit and rounded, variegated grey-green leaves, narrowly edged with cream and sometimes tinged with pink in winter. Clusters of small, deep purple flowers appear in spring and summer, followed by round, woody brown fruits with sticky centres in the autumn. May be grown in a large patio pot, or used for screening due to its dense habit

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay 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 East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Pittosporaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
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

In areas prone to frosts, grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost and water moderately when in growth, sparingly in winter. Can be grown outdoors in most fertile soils with protection from cold, drying winds

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Coastal
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Hedging and screens
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Diseases

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