Pittosporum Irene Patterson 3L

An elegant evergreen pittosporum with small, gently wavy leaves attractively marbled in cream and green, often brightest on new growth and sometimes flushing pink in colder weather. It forms a naturally rounded, dense shrub and produces small, dark purple, sweetly scented (notably in the evening) flowers in late spring to early summer. Slow-growing and ideal for sheltered borders or mild coastal gardens, it thrives in sun or light shade and fertile, moist but well‑drained soil; provide protection from cold, drying winds. Eventually around 2.5m tall and 2m wide if unpruned.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Sun or light shade; sheltered site

Rate of Growth: Slow

Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained

Hardiness: Hardy in most of Ireland; shelter from cold, drying winds

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Plant at a Glance