Pittosporum Margret Turnbull

Pittosporum Margret Turnbull

Why Buy Me?

• Evergreen shrub
• Variegated leaves
• Ideal for hedging

Growing Conditions

• Light:
  Full sun to partial shade. Best foliage colour develops in full sun, but tolerates light shade.

• Soil:
  Well-drained soil. Grows well in loam, sandy, or chalky soils with neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soil.

• Exposure:
  Prefers a sheltered position. Protect from cold, drying winds and severe frost.

• Drought Tolerance:
  Moderate. Once established, tolerates some dryness, but prefers consistent moisture in free-draining soil.

Cultivation & Care

• Planting Time:
  Plant in spring or early autumn when soil is warm and moist.

• Spacing:
  Space 1.2–1.5 metres (4–5 feet) apart for hedge or border use.

• Watering & Fertilization:
  Water regularly during establishment. Once established, water occasionally during prolonged dry spells. Feed with a balanced fertilizer in early spring.

• Mulching & Pruning:
  Mulch annually in spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Prune lightly in late spring or summer to maintain shape. Can be clipped for formal hedging.

• Propagation:
  Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat and rooting hormone.

Seasonal Interest

• Spring:
  Fresh green growth emerges with a soft, variegated appearance. Mature leaves are green with creamy-white margins.

• Summer:
  Dense, evergreen foliage provides a neat, rounded shape. May produce small, dark purple, honey-scented flowers, though often inconspicuous.

• Autumn:
  Foliage remains vibrant. Suitable for structural interest in borders and mixed plantings.

• Winter:
  Evergreen. Maintains form and colour year-round, offering winter structure.

Wildlife & Garden Use

• Wildlife:
  Flowers (when present) attract pollinators such as bees. Dense foliage provides shelter for garden wildlife.

• Garden Use:
  Excellent for hedging, topiary, mixed borders, or as a specimen shrub. Well-suited for coastal gardens, urban landscapes, and formal or contemporary designs.

• Companion Plants:
  Complements other evergreen shrubs like Hebe, Choisya, Euonymus, and grasses such as Anemanthele or Stipa. Contrasts well with colourful perennials like Salvia, Heuchera, and Geranium

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