Pittosporum 'Silver Ball'
A glorious, shining globe...
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Pittosporum 'Silver Ball'
- A slow-growing compact evergreen shrub with a neat, naturally spherical habit
- Silvery green foliage with white margins, bearing scented dusky purple flowers in May and June
- Grow in pots, borders or mixed hedges
- Grows to 0.5-1 x 0.5-1m within 10-20 years
- A hardy perennial which is fine in partial shade but achieves best foliage colours in full sun - plant in a sheltered spot away from cold winds
- Pest resistant - an ideal alternative to a Buxus ball
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Pittosporum 'Silver Ball' can be grown in a pot, provided you use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
How big does it get?
The Pittosporum 'Silver Ball' is a compact, rounded shrub that typically grows to a height and spread of 0.8 to 1 metre.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Pittosporum 'Silver Ball' prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Pittosporum 'Silver Ball' prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Pittosporum 'Silver Ball' requires moderate watering, needing about 2.5 centimetres of water per week.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the Pittosporum 'Silver Ball' does not strictly require pruning, although you may remove dead or damaged branches if necessary. If you do prune, ensure temperatures are above 5 degrees Celsius to avoid frost damage.
How hardy is this plant?
Pittosporum 'Silver Ball' has an RHS rating of H3, meaning it is hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK down to -5°C, but will need winter protection in colder inland or northern regions.
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Meet Cameron
Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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