Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' - 2L Pot

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'

A characterful evergreen shrub forming a pleasing garden specimen to around 2m, with neat glossy foliage and small scented flowers in spring, a fine choice for clipped shapes, screening and sheltered borders, and a versatile choice for low-maintenance gardens.

Evergreen Drought Tolerant

£12.99

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Ideal For

Borders Containers Patio Ground Cover Screening

Plant Description

Pittosporum Ten. Tom Thumb 25 is a versatile shrub grown for the appeal of Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb', with red / purple flowers in spring and green evergreen foliage. This Pittosporum is an excellent choice for borders, containers, patio pots, ground cover and screening, where it brings colour, texture and seasonal interest. It is especially effective in spring, and performs best in a sunny spot.

Pittosporum Ten. Tom Thumb 25 is low-maintenance once established and suits a wide range of garden styles, from traditional borders to more contemporary planting combinations. Reaching around 1m at maturity, it is best planted at the front of a border and in pots and containers with a sunny spot. Its evergreen foliage ensures year-round presence in the garden. It is suitable for outdoor growing in most UK gardens. It performs best in sandy, loam or chalk soils that remain well drained. It can also be a useful plant for bees and beneficial insects.

Supplied in a 2L pot, this size offers a practical starting point for planting out, patio displays or growing on at home.

Planting & Aftercare

Choose a pot with drainage holes slightly larger than the nursery pot. Use well-draining potting mix. Place the plant at the same depth it was in the original pot. Water thoroughly after planting.

Water when the top 2-3cm of soil feels dry. In spring and summer, this is typically once a week. Reduce watering in autumn and winter. Always check the soil before watering to avoid overwatering.

Overwatering is the most common issue. Avoid placing in direct sunlight which can scorch leaves. Don't repot too frequently - most plants prefer to be slightly root-bound. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.

Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth naturally slows.

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