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GRISELINIA littoralis 'Variegata'

Commonly known as Broadleaf

Cream variegated form
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Broadly ovate to ovate-oblong leathery leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
  • Height
    3m (10ft)
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft)
  • Hedge
    Ideal for hedging
    Suitable for a coastal hedge if given some protection from direct sea-winds
  • Tall Shrub
    Vigorous, dense, upright shrub or small tree.
  • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
    Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from cold drying winds.

GRISELINIA littoralis 'Variegata'

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
individually £13.50 each , 10+ £12.50 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Makes a good windbreak in mild, coastal areas. Reversions should be cut out.
    Pests & Diseases
    Fungal leaf spot.
    Place of origin
    New Zealand.
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Australian / New Zealand
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Coastal / windswept
    Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Gold variegated
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 6
    Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
    Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
    When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly columnar
Griselinia - Care Guide
3m (10ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2m (6½ft)
  

Useful extras...

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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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