Pittosporum Bannow Bay

A striking and versatile cultivar of this popular New Zealand species, Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Bannow Bay’ is a compact, evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit. The small, wavy leaves are an attractive silvery-green with a creamy-white variegated margin, creating a bright, fresh effect in the garden all year round. In late spring and early summer, tiny, deep purple, honey-scented flowers appear, adding subtle seasonal interest. Ideal for low hedging, topiary, or as a specimen plant in a mixed border, ‘Bannow Bay’ is easy to grow and maintains a neat shape with minimal pruning. It thrives in coastal locations and milder gardens, though some shelter from cold, drying winds is beneficial.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: All year, especially late spring and early summer
Hardiness: Frost-hardy
Height: 4’ (1.2m) Spread: 4’ (1.2m)