<
>
PITTOSPORUM bicolor
Commonly known as Parchment bark
Downy young stems. Small, maroon-crimson flowers
£20.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
Good to know
A shrub for a sheltered site in southern and western maritime counties. Very tolerant of pruning -
Pests & Diseases
Leaf spot, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania) -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
-
EvergreenOblong, leathery leaves, 2.5-6cm (1-2½in) long, have rolled margins and are deep green above, white- to brown-felted beneath
-
Red
-
Bell/LanternBell-shaped 1cm (½in) long
-
Australian / New Zealand
-
BorderSuitable for a warm, sheltered border
-
Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
-
Height
4-5m (13-16ft) -
Spread
2-5m (6½-16ft)
-
Tall ShrubErect and bushy shrub or small tree. Produces nodding, flowers singly or in small, axillary clusters followed by dark red seed capsules 1cm (½in) or more across
-
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
-
Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)Use loam-based compost (JI No. 3 ) in full light -
Will grow outside in milder locations
This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.
-
Scented flowersHighly fragrant
-
Autumn Seasonal Interest
-
Spring Seasonal Interest
-
Summer Seasonal Interest
-
Winter Seasonal Interest
-
Fertile moist well-drained soil
-
Full sun
-
Partial shade
-
Broadly columnar
-
Mature Size4-5m (13-16ft)
2-5m (6½-16ft)
View Detailed Plant Description
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Pittosporum - Growing Guide
View Planting Combinations