Pittosporum Tobira Nanum
£49.99
Description
Compact, evergreen, and effortlessly stylish, Pittosporum tobira ‘Nanum’ is a top choice for South London gardens. With its glossy, deep green foliage and naturally rounded habit, this dwarf variety of the Japanese Mock Orange makes an excellent choice for urban courtyards, front gardens, and even balcony planters. Perfect for softening edges, creating low hedges, or adding year-round structure to mixed planting schemes. Works beautifully alongside lavender, box, and ornamental grasses.
Plants supplied in a grower’s pot.
Key Features & Care:
Mature Height: 50-100cm (compact and naturally rounded)
Mature Spread: 1-1.5m
Flower Colour: Creamy white (fragrant)
Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer
Foliage: Evergreen
Fragrant: Yes – sweetly scented flowers in late spring
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates urban pollution and coastal conditions
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained
Soil pH: Acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand
Wildlife Friendly: Attracts pollinators and provides shelter for small birds
Perfect For:
Urban and courtyard gardens
Evergreen structure in small spaces
Low-maintenance containers and planters
Front gardens and borders
How to Grow:
For best results, plant in well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded spot. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain its neat, compact shape. Ideal for South London’s mixed planting schemes, adding effortless greenery all year round.
Please note:
Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.