Topiary and Standards - Just Arrived
There are many plants that lend themselves to being Topiary specimens. Essentially, it is more desirable that the plant is evergreen, that the leaves are fairly small and interesting, that it produces a seasonal flower and, most important, that it responds well to constant pruning.
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People imagine that the Art of Topiary is time-consuming and only for those who have that special artistic flair - but that is a myth! Once the shape has been formed initially, it is merely a question of giving it the odd haircut. It is a garden task that can be done with secateurs in one hand - whilst the other hand can hold a glass of chilled Chardonnay!
And as for that artistic flair, you never know until you try. Unleash that inner creativity and give it a go! You may be pleasantly surprised. And at the very worst, you can always let the plant re-grow, like a bad haircut!
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aka Kohuhu
Native. A dwarf compact form of Pittosporum which has glossy foliage in tones of green and gold. Forms a natural rounded shape without the need for lots of trimming though it is quite happy to have a haircut. Suitable for container planting. Sun or part shade, hardy and evergreen.
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 40cm x 40cm
Pittosporum Goldenball
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$29.99
aka Kohuhu
NZ Native. What a fabulous little landscaping plant this compact Pittosporum is - fresh lime green foliage that always looks good and a natural rounded growth habit. Happy in sun or part shade, in the garden or in a container. Trims well. Hardy and evergreen. PVR.
Though happiest in well drained fertile soil 'Humpty Dumpty' is remarkably tolerant of less than ideal conditions.
PVR:
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 75cm x 75cm
Pittosporum Humpty Dumpty
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
aka Kohuhu
NZ Native with a compact round growth - leaves are silvery-green. Can be used as a low hedging plant clips well into a tidy form. As a clipped topiary plant this little Pittosporum is suitable for a feature plant or a container specimen. Extremely hardy, will tolerate coastal conditions. Evergreen
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1.2m
Pittosporum Pot Belly
Current Stock Height: 20/30 ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$29.99
aka Kohuhu
Native. You'll love this versatile little plant which forms a dense rounded ball of shimmering silver green foliage that seldom needs clipping. Looks fabulous group planted or makes a natural topiary specimen for court-yard containers. Grows well in sun or part shade. PVR.
PVR:
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Light
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 80cm x 80cm
Pittosporum Silverball
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$29.99
Standardised plant on stem. Shrub with quite coarse green foliage, carmine red buds appear in late winter and open to white blooms tinged pink. Flowers are lightly perfumed and followed by dark blue berries. Easy to grow in sun or light shade. Responds well to pruning. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard
Viburnum Eve Price Std
Current Stock Height: STD-70/HGT-100 cm ?
Container: 10l ?
$139.99
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