Pittosporum ten. 'Bannow Bay' - 30-40 CM C10

Description
The Schmalblättrige Klebsame 'Bannow Bay' (Pittosporum tenuifolium) is a compact, bushy, rounded, evergreen garden plant with decorative, lanceolate, pink-green leaves with a creamy white margin. The olive-green shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears purple-red flowers from May to July. These produce black fruits. They exude a pleasant fragrance. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Breebay'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * olive green shoots

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of Schmalblättrige Klebsame 'Bannow Bay' are pink-green, lanceolate and have a creamy white margin. Olive-green shoots. With its pink-purple foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

Growth
Schmalblättrige Klebsame 'Bannow Bay' is compact, bushy and rounded in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring.

Flower
The purple-red flowers appear from May to July. They are pleasantly scented.

Use
Tubs, group planting, solitary, conservatory

Root
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay' is a shallow-rooting plant.