Family Pittosporaceae
Originating from New Zealand
Erect, bushy, evergreen shrub with small silvery/green leaves with a creamy-yellow margin flushed pale pink. Small, lightly-scented dark purple flowers in late spring and early summer.
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May suffer foliage damage and stem die back in harsh winters in cold gardens.
Height and spread after 2 – 3 years 1.5m x 1m
Semi mature height and spread after 5 – 6 years 2.5m x 2.5m
Potential mature height and spread after 8 – 10 years if not pruned 4m x 3m