| Description | Pittosporum Tobira "Japanese Mock Orange"
Japanese Mock Orange is a shrub that gets its name from its clusters of small white flowers which have a sweet fragrance similar to orange blossoms. Mock orange is a plant for all seasons. The evergreen foliage has a smooth, leathery texture and forms in whorls around the stems. Perfect for plating near patios or porches where the gorgeous foliage, fragrant flowers and frequent butterfly visitors can be experienced up close.
Japanese Mock Orange is an excellent specimen, foundation, or border plant. Looks beautiful when grouped or massed in a shrub border. Grows to approximately 3m in height. Loves a full sunlight position. | Polygala myrtifolia x dalmaisiana
Polygala Dazzler is a shrub that originates from South Africa and has attractive, almost year round, purple pea-like flowers on light green foliage. It makes a great flowering hedge.
Polygala Dazzler prefers a well-drained position, but tolerates poor soils, frost and dry conditions. Pruning in early Spring will encourage bushiness and flowers. Best feed regularly with a slow release fertiliser.
10" pot size. | |
| Additional information |
| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Fertilise Me |
November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Annually
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Fragrance |
Moderate
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| Fruit / Seed |
No
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Origin |
China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan
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| Other Common Names |
Australian Laurel, Cheesewood, Japanese Cheesewood, Japanese Pittosporum, Kohuhu, Mock Orange, Tawhiwhi
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Plant Type |
Shrub
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Water Requirement |
Low
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| Max Height |
2m
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| Max Width |
1.5m
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Prune Me |
2-3 times a year
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| Planting Distance |
1 per metre
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| Size Maintained at |
1.5m
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| Uses |
Hedging & Screening, Low Hedge
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Flowering Time |
December, November, October
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Botanical Name |
Pittosporum tobira
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| botanical name |
Polygala x dalmaisiana
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| height x width |
1-1.5m x 1-1.5m
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| planting distance |
For hedge or screen: 80cm-1m
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| features |
Soft magenta-purple pea-like flowers over the warmer months
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| conditions |
Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil
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| landscape use |
Specimen, general garden planting, pots, hedge
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