Pittosporum ten. 'Dark Diva' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Schmalblättrige Klebsame 'Dark Diva' (Pittosporum tenuifolium) is a dense, oval-shaped garden plant that produces purplish-red flowers with a pleasant fragrance. These appear from May to July. These develop into black fruits, which also give off a pleasant scent. In addition, the Schmalblättrige Klebsame 'Dark Diva' bears glossy, lanceolate, purplish-black leaves. The light green new growth is also an interesting sight. In a sunny to partially shaded position with well-drained, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 m and spreads to approx. 1.8 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Hutdiv’.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * light green new growth

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Schmalblättrige Klebsame 'Dark Diva' are purplish-black, lanceolate and glossy. Light green new growth.

Frost hardiness
The Schmalblättrige Klebsame 'Dark Diva' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Schmalblättrige Klebsame 'Dark Diva' is dense and ovoid in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Dark Diva' thrives in all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils. Commercially available container plant 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
Tub, privacy screen, solitary, winter garden

Root
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Dark Diva' is a shallow-rooting plant.