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Pittosporum Tasman Ruffles
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Description:
Pittosporum Tasman Ruffles is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its dense, fine-textured foliage and naturally rounded form. This versatile plant features softly ruffled, small leaves with a rich green hue that lends a refined, polished appearance to garden landscapes. Its low-maintenance nature and adaptability make it a popular choice for hedges, borders, or specimen planting.
Flowers:
In spring, small, inconspicuous, pale green to cream flowers appear, adding a subtle fragrance to the garden. While not a standout feature, they provide a seasonal highlight.
Foliage:
The foliage consists of fine, ovate leaves with a slightly rippled texture, giving a soft, lush appearance. The rich green color remains vibrant year-round, providing continuous structure and beauty to the landscape.
Fruit:
Small seed capsules may develop following flowering but are generally not significant in ornamental appeal.
Form and Size:
This shrub grows to a tidy, rounded shape, reaching a height and width of approximately 1–1.5 meters, making it suitable for smaller gardens or as a low hedge.
Growing Conditions:
- Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Prefers a position sheltered from strong winds to protect its foliage.
- Soil: Adaptable to a variety of soil types, provided they are well-drained. Grows well in both sandy and loamy soils.
- Watering: Requires regular watering during establishment but is drought-tolerant once mature.
- Climate: Suited to temperate and coastal climates, with moderate frost tolerance.
Uses:
Perfect for hedging, borders, and formal garden designs. It also makes an excellent container plant for patios and courtyards. Its compact size and neat shape make it ideal for low-maintenance gardens.
Maintenance:
- Light pruning after flowering helps maintain its compact form.
- Fertilize with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in spring for healthy growth.
- Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and reduce weed growth.
- Requires minimal care beyond occasional trimming to shape.
Notes:
Pittosporum Tasman Ruffles is a low-maintenance shrub that offers year-round structure and greenery. Its naturally dense form requires minimal shaping, making it a favorite for gardeners seeking easy-care options.
Companion Plants:
Pair with flowering shrubs such as Camellias or Lavender for added seasonal interest. It also complements grasses, Westringias, or other Pittosporum varieties for layered planting schemes.
Common Name: Tasman Ruffles Pittosporum
Botanical Name: Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tasman Ruffles'
Family: Pittosporaceae
Origin: New Zealand
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Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-store however we can either order it in or deliver it to your door. pending availability
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
- Visit us instore and get the right advice the first time to make your plants succeed
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
49 Caloundra Road
49 Caloundra Road
Caloundra West QLD 4551
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