Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golf Ball' (PBR)
kohuhu
Forming a neat, rounded mound, this evergreen shrub is ideal for adding structure and architectural interest to the...
2 litre pot
£36.99
available to order from late spring
7.5 litre pot | 30 - 40cm tall
£89.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
Forming a neat, rounded mound, this evergreen shrub is ideal for adding structure and architectural interest to the planting scheme. The foliage is a fresh mint green and this is complemented by small brownish-purple flowers, which appear in late spring and early summer, filling the air with their sweet, honey-like scent.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Pittosporum tenuifolium Golf Ball (PBR):
Requires minimal pruning. To thin or reduce growth prune mid-spring and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.
