Griselinia littoralis
Broadleaf, Papauma, Kapuka
- Height × spread
- 2m – 6m × 2m – 5m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
Please ask in store about availability
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About this plant
Handsome plants that can be grown as shrubs or small trees. They have fine broad leaves. In the species they are coloured apple green and there are cultivars with gold and cream variegation. These are good plants for coastal situations and can be pruned for containment. The variegated forms being slightly more tender. These need sheltered positions and would not be hardy throughout the UK.
- Foliage colour
- Cream, Green, White
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Oval
- Height
- 2m – 6m
- Spread
- 2m – 5m
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Seaside garden, Mediterranean garden, Gravel garden, Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Well drained soil, Drought resistant
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, some are not hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover, Hedge, Screening, Structural
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water during dry periods
For plants in the ground, when there has been little or no rain for a period of 7-10 days and the soil is dry, give it a deep watering and repeat weekly until there is a downpour of rain. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Spring - mid-late · Planting
Trim the plant
Trim the plant to give it a general tidy. This includes removing any lengthy or awkward shoots that make the plant look visually less attractive. Remove any spent flower heads at the same time.
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