Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Dark Diva'
A shrub of striking sophistication, this selection is defined by its exceptionally glossy, deep purple to near-black evergreen foliage that creates a dramatic, almost moody presence in the garden . The adult leaves provide a stunning and rare colour, beautifully contrasted by the bright, tender green of the new spring growth, offering a dynamic display through the seasons . In late spring, small, fragrant, maroon to dark purple bell-shaped flowers appear, adding a subtle, honeyed scent to the air, which is particularly noticeable in the evenings . This versatile plant has a compact, ovoid habit and can be used to create a striking, low-maintenance hedge, serve as a bold specimen in a border, or even be trained into a topiary shape for a formal accent .
Family of Trees: Pittosporaceae
Habit: Shrub, Suitable for Hedging
Growth Rate: Fast
Optimal Temperature: Hardy to -10°C
Harmful if Eaten?: Toxic, contains saponins
Flowers or Berries: Small, honey-scented maroon to dark purple flowers in late spring/early summer
Hardiness: H3 (Half-hardy)
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
- ○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
- ○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
- ○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
- ○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
- ○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
- ○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
- ○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
- ○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
- ○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
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