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Beginner
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1.5m
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1.5m
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Warnham Gold'
Other names: Tawhiwhi 'Warnham Gold'
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Genus: Pittosporum
Variety or cultivar: 'Warnham Gold' _ 'Warnham Gold' is a compact, evergreen shrub with yellow foliage that has wavy margins. From late spring to early summer, it produces a scattering of small, fragrant purple flowers.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Warnham Gold' is: Evergreen
Flower: Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer
Foliage: Light green in Spring; Yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn; Yellow in Winter
Fragrance: Flowers are scented
Habit: Compact, Rounded
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Abutilon 'Canary Bird' (Abutilon 'Canary Bird'), Potentilla fruticosa 'Jackman's Variety' (Shrubby cinquefoil 'Jackman's Variety')
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Warnham Gold' (Tawhiwhi 'Warnham Gold') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Protect in colder parts from cold, drying winds. Can be planted in sun or partial shade, although leaf colour is best in sun.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained, Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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