Description

Neat, compact, and effortlessly stylish, Pittosporum ‘Tom Thumb’ is a fantastic choice for modern South London gardens. With rich, deep purple foliage that matures to a dusky green-black, this slow-growing evergreen adds year-round structure and colour contrast to borders and containers. Perfectly paired with lighter variegated shrubs, grasses, or silver-foliage plants like lavender or Senecio, it brings subtle sophistication to any setting.

Plants supplied in a growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 60–90cm (can be kept lower with pruning)


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  Mature Spread: 60–90cm


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  Flower Colour: Pale yellow-green (small and inconspicuous)


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  Flowering Period: Spring


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  Foliage: Evergreen


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  Fragrant: No


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  Growth Rate: Slow to moderate


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid to neutral


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  Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


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  Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter for birds and insects

Perfect For:

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  Coastal and urban gardens


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  Low hedging or edging in modern planting schemes


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  Stylish pots and mixed containers


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  Colour contrast in evergreen borders

How to Grow:

Plant in free-draining soil and water well until established. Trim lightly in late spring to maintain its compact, dome-like shape and enjoy year-round structure with minimal effort.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.