{"product_id":"griselinia-littoralis-bantry-bay","title":"Griselinia littoralis Bantry Bay","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"ui-title-bar__title\"\u003eGriselinia Bantry Bay\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2fe598008d65394c-110\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-191 citation-end-191\"\u003eAs an elegant, ornamental evergreen shrub, or as part of a hedge, Griselinia 'Bantry Bay' brings bright, year-round interest to the garden. \u003c\/span\u003eDiscovered as a natural sport in Ireland, this distinct cultivar is celebrated for its striking variegated foliage. \u003cspan class=\"citation-190 citation-end-190\"\u003eThe thick, leathery leaves are broadly oval and glossy, featuring a rich green outer margin that frames a large, creamy-yellow central splash. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-189 citation-end-189\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis shrub grows with a naturally neat, upright, and bushy habit, making it an excellent choice for structured landscaping.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-188 citation-end-188\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn late Spring, it produces small, inconspicuous yellow-green flowers that are largely hidden by the dense foliage, though they provide a useful food source for local pollinators.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e The flexible stems are covered in smooth, pale green bark that coordinates beautifully with the luminous leaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-187 citation-end-187\"\u003eAs an Irish-selected variety of the New Zealand broadleaf, 'Bantry Bay' is exceptionally well-suited to mild, coastal microclimates.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It possesses a superb tolerance for salt spray and strong sea winds, though it grows slightly less vigorously and requires a bit more shelter from severe inland frost than the purely green wild species. \u003cspan class=\"citation-186 citation-end-186\"\u003eIt responds beautifully to clipping, allowing it to be easily maintained as a pristine specimen or a bright, dense hedge.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSite: \u003c\/b\u003eTolerates coastal exposure\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Adaptable to most light, fertile, well-drained soils; thrives in sandy or humus-rich ground but dislikes waterlogged clay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition: \u003c\/b\u003eFull sun or light partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeason of Interest:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright, glossy variegated evergreen foliage all year round\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness: \u003c\/b\u003eHardy to -10°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight: \u003c\/b\u003e8-10ft (2.5-3m) \u003cb\u003eSpread: \u003c\/b\u003e5-6ft (1.5-2m) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHedging Spacings: \u003c\/b\u003eSpace 18'' (45cm) apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Future Forests","offers":[{"title":"Pot | 3L","offer_id":54193204691271,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2750\/6590\/files\/Findingphoto_c38310ff-6d56-49e6-b729-0729cf060a96.webp?v=1781876971","url":"https:\/\/futureforests.ie\/en-gb\/products\/griselinia-littoralis-bantry-bay","provider":"Future Forests","version":"1.0","type":"link"}