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variegated tarata

Pittosporum eugenioides 'Variegatum' (v)

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Pittosporum
Family: Pittosporaceae

About this plant

A large, bushy evergreen shrub with slender, dark shoots and glossy oval leaves margined with creamy-white; small, fragrant pale yellow flowers are borne in terminal clusters in summer

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold, drying winds

Pruning

Pruning group 8, pruning group 9 or pruning group 10. Cut back any frost damaged growth in spring

Propagation

Take semi-ripe cuttings from the current seasons growth. Rooting takes 8-12 weeks at 12-20°C (54-68°F)

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Leaf spot and powdery mildew may cause problems

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years