Description

Looking for a pittosporum with real character? Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’ is a great choice. Bannow Bay is a pittosporum with variegated foliage.

Pittosporums are elegant evergreens from New Zealand with glossy, often wavy-edged leaves. They clip well into hedges, balls and topiary.

Key features of Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Season of interest: Year-round foliage
• Look: Green leaves with a golden variegation
• Height and spread: 1m x 1m
• Position: Full sun or part shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Hardiness: Hardy in most areas
• Supplied in: 3L pot
• Best for: coastal hedging, formal topiary, containers

Why choose Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’?

• Variegated foliage
• Compact
• Evergreen

Where to plant Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’

Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’ grows best in full sun or part shade, in well-drained soil. It is a good choice for coastal hedging, and also works well for formal topiary and containers. Pair it with grasses, phormiums and flowering shrubs.

How to plant Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’

Water the plant well in its pot an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, loosen the soil at the base, and mix in some garden compost. Set the plant at the same level it sat in the pot, backfill, firm gently and water in thoroughly.

How to care for Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’

Water in the first year. Clip in spring or summer to shape; avoid exposed sites in cold areas. Clip in spring or summer. Cold, drying winds can damage the foliage.

Growing Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’ in a pot

Excellent in pots. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

We grow our plants ourselves at St Annes in North West England. Raised outdoors and under cover in UK conditions, they are acclimatised, well rooted and ready to plant on arrival. This Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’ grow?
Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’ typically reaches 1m x 1m, depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is year-round foliage, when it shows green leaves with a golden variegation.

Is Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’ hardy?
Hardy in most areas.

How do I prune Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’?
Clip in spring or summer.

Is Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’ good for hedging?
Yes.

Add Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’ to your basket today and enjoy year-round foliage interest in your garden.