Description Description Pittosporum ‘Pompom’ is a compact, rounded evergreen shrub originating from New Zealand. It grows to a total of 1.2m if left to its own devises. With dark, young stems contrasting nicely with petite glossy leaves. It produces inconspicuous, small, clusters of dark purple bell like flowers with have a honey scented aroma in early summer. It is great when clipped and kept tidy with Phormiums. The horizontal nature of the Pittosprum contrasting nicely with the vertical nature of the phormiums sword like leaves, giving a modern/formal contrast. It also works as well as a low hedge, being far less susceptible to caterpillars than its box counterpart. Aspect Full sun to partial shade Soil Free draining soil RHS Hardiness H4. Hardy down to -10C. Exposure Position in a sheltered position Uses City and courtyard gardens Blobary Low dividing hedge Coastal Cottage and informal garden Patio and container plants Low Maintenance Flower borders and beds Pruning Prune in late winter or early spring When purchasing a plant There are many benefits to buying a hedge, which many people forget. For more information on why to buy a hedge, visit our page on why buy a hedge? When purchasing a hedge it is important that you give it every chance it can to thrive. For more information on planting visit our planting page.
