- Botanical name: Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Irene Paterson'
- Family: Pittosporaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Silver
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Scented flowers
Pittosporums are classic foliage shrubs, hardy in mild areas and seaside gardens where they make fine hedges, but elsewhere needing the shelter of a warm wall, or alternatively cultivation in pots.
Pittosporum tenuifolium is one of the hardiest pittosporums, with neat, evergreen foliage on conspicuous black twigs. The flowers are small but noticeably honey-scented and a beguiling shade of chocolate-purple.
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Irene Paterson’ has creamy young leaves which mature to deep green marbled with white, and become flushed pink in winter. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
How to grow Pittosporum 'Irene Paterson'
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Plant size
1.2m height
60cm spread
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Sow | ||||||||||||
| Sow |
J
Do not Sow in January |
F
Do not Sow in February |
M
Do Sow in March |
A
Do Sow in April |
M
Do Sow in May |
J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Pittosporum 'Irene Paterson' and wildlife
Pittosporum 'Irene Paterson' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Pittosporum 'Irene Paterson' poisonous?
Pittosporum 'Irene Paterson' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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