Hebe topiaria In the case of a large informal hedge made up of small trees even greater spacing should be allowed. Pittosporum ‘Tom Thumb’ is a great plant for pots especially at the front because it looks good all year round – I had one either side of my door at my old house. £59.99 It doesn’t grow more than 80-100cm diameter and is really well behaved. Corokia ‘Geentys Green’ # In coastal situations they can well withstand salt laden westerly gales with only minor leaf scorching. They are chocolate-purple in colour and usually appear in May or June.

and old May to October. A colour copy of this guide will be packed with your plant delivery. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Corokia ‘Frosted Chocolate’ # If you are planning to maintain the hedge at 2m height, spacing Sublime™ at 1-1.5m will be effective. You could even create a fence by planting cabbage trees in a row (this can be topped when plants are more mature) or use tree ferns. 'Ever-purple', it is grown for its deepest burgundy, almost black leaves, which provide a fabulous foil for brighter colours or golden foliage contrasts.
Please note: JavaScript is required to post comments. We suggest that you use these as a guide, taking into consideration how long you’re willing to wait to see your finished hedge. Pruning: A prune once or twice a year is enough, with early spring a good time for one then late summer to autumn. Hebe ‘Emerald Gem’ Our selection of the best P. tenuifolium cultivars to grow: Pittosporum ‘Tom Thumb’ – this forms a low rounded bush which will achieve no more than 3ft in height. Planting: Check what the recommended planting distance is, try to follow it. Greater risks to this evergreen come from the wind chill factor of cold north and easterly winds so some shelter is essential in colder parts of the UK. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. Gorgeous isn’t it! If you'd like more information about Pittosporum Tenuifolium Tom Thumb Hedging just scroll to the bottom of the page. 10 fun planting days for young Today there is a vast array of contrasting colours and forms in the foliage of the many cultivars of tenuifolium. New growth emerges light green, making an interesting contrasting with the darker, mature foliage. Tom Thumb is a dense variety with wavy bordered deep purple leaves on dark young stems. They contrast nicely with the pale green young growth and provide striking color year-round. Pittosporum Tom Thumb is an evergreen shrub that has distinctive rounded shape and attractive leaves that will give year round foliage. In colder areas it is advisable to grow them up against a wall or to even consider growing the more dwarf varieties in pots and bring them into the greenhouse for the winter. Hebe townsonii A good hedge adds value and character to your property, and best of all hedges are not that hard to grow. Want help and advice, or want to discuss a large order?