Pittosporums collection
Pittosporums collection
Pittosporum tenuifolium Tom Thumb, Variegatum, Midget
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Description
This is a collection of Pittosporum tenuifolium, three different varieties with elegant and diversely coloured foliage. These evergreen bushes also produce small dark red flowers in spring that emit a pleasant nocturnal fragrance of honey and vanilla. These pittosporums can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C in well-drained soil. They thrive in full sun or partial shade and are drought-resistant once established. They are excellent shrubs for coastal gardens. In colder regions, they make excellent patio plants to overwinter frost-free.
The collection consists of:
1 Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb': This compact cultivar reaches about 60 cm in height. Its dark purple foliage is highly decorative and forms a dense, rounded bush. Perfect for borders and small gardens, stunning in pots.
1 Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Variegatum': This variety stands out with its bright variegated foliage, light green with cream-white margins. Capable of reaching 2.5 m in height and 1.50 m in width, this shrub will bring brightness to a border or hedge.
1 Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Midget': Small and compact, with a columnar shape, 'Midget' does not exceed 80 cm in all directions. Its small leaves are light green and glossy. It tolerates pruning well and is an excellent alternative to boxwood edging in mild climates.
Plant these Pittosporum tenuifolium preferably in spring, in well-drained and slightly acidic soil. In a border, place the tallest plants, such as 'Variegatum', at the back, and the smaller ones, such as 'Midget' and 'Tom Thumb', at the front. Planting in the ground is reserved for regions with mild winters. Pittosporum tenuifolium also adapts perfectly to container gardening. Use a container of at least 30 litres with drainage holes, filled with Mediterranean plant compost. Water regularly, but not excessively. Add balanced fertiliser once a month during the growing season to promote their development.
Pair the smaller Pittosporum varieties with lavenders and Santolina chamaecyparissus, as these plants complement each other well. Helichrysum italicum, with its aromatic silver-grey foliage, is also an excellent companion for compact pittosporums. Also consider Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve', with its violet flowers and long flowering period.
In a coastal hedge, combine Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Variegatum' with other shrubs that are resistant to coastal conditions such as olearias, escallonias, and Myrtus communis 'Tarentina'. Plant 1 shrub every 1 m.
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Botanical data
Pittosporum
tenuifolium
Tom Thumb, Variegatum, Midget
Pittosporaceae
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Pittosporum tenuifolium is most beautiful in full sun, but it can tolerate partial shade. Enrich your planting substrate with organic matter and sand to ensure it is both rich and well-drained. These bushes tolerate coastal areas well, including sea spray. Plant them between April and June. Water regularly during the first year to promote root growth, and then only during dry periods. Mulching at the base will help retain moisture and protect the roots from the cold. Pruning should be done at the end of winter, but it is only necessary to remove dead or diseased wood or to shape a hedge.
For container cultivation, use a container of at least 30 litres with rich and well-drained potting soil. Place the pots in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water regularly, being careful not to let water stagnate in the pot. Add balanced fertiliser once a month during the growing season.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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