Product description
Pittosporum Garnettii is a medium sized garden shrub with a bushy, upright growing habit. Also known as Mock Orange or Japanese Cheesewood, this charming evergreen shrub provides colour and texture interest throughout the year.
The rounded grey-green leaves are variegated with cream and sometimes adopt pink tones through the colder months. From spring to summer, the shrub is decorated with clusters of small deep purple flowers. These are followed by brown fruits in autumn, opening to reveal sticky centres with seeds inside.
A Garnettii Mock Orange plant makes an excellent addition to any outdoor space. It flourishes in patio pots or containers, adds height and texture to beds and borders, and is dense enough to use as hedging or screening. Pittosporum is a low maintenance shrub that is easy to grow and care for. Choose a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade and plant the shrub in moist but well-draining soil. Lightly prune after flowering to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
Mock Orange
Pittosporum 'Garnettii'
Pittosporum 'Garnettii'
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Product description
Pittosporum Garnettii is a medium sized garden shrub with a bushy, upright growing habit. Also known as Mock Orange or Japanese Cheesewood, this charming evergreen shrub provides colour and texture interest throughout the year.
The rounded grey-green leaves are variegated with cream and sometimes adopt pink tones through the colder months. From spring to summer, the shrub is decorated with clusters of small deep purple flowers. These are followed by brown fruits in autumn, opening to reveal sticky centres with seeds inside.
A Garnettii Mock Orange plant makes an excellent addition to any outdoor space. It flourishes in patio pots or containers, adds height and texture to beds and borders, and is dense enough to use as hedging or screening. Pittosporum is a low maintenance shrub that is easy to grow and care for. Choose a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade and plant the shrub in moist but well-draining soil. Lightly prune after flowering to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Prune Pittosporum plants after flowering to maintain shape and promote bushier growth. Avoid cutting into old wood.
How to Water
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, but avoid waterlogging. Once established, Pittosporum is moderately drought-tolerant. Ensure the soil remains moist, but well-drained.
How to Plant
Plant Pittosporum in well-drained soil, ideally in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and position the plant at the same depth. Space plants 60-90cm apart for optimal growth.
