Griselinia littoralis ‘Variegata’
Garden Plant Information

Griselinia littoralis Variegata

 

Name

Griselinia littoralis ‘Variegata’ (also called New Zealand broadleaf)

Genus  

Griselinia

Species

littoralis

Cultivar/variety

‘Variegata’

General description

Variegated evergreen shrub, grown for foliage.  Useful for hedging in coastal areas as it is tolerant of salt spray and wind. H: 6m. S: 5m

Season of interest

All year round

Key horticultural features

  1. Upright, dense habit.

  2. Leaves ovate, smooth edged. Slightly waxy and shiny. Green with irregular cream edging. Yellow petiole.

  3. Stems round, smooth and green/yellow.

  4. Tiny, inconspicuous, yellow-green flowers.

Cultural details

Aspect

Good for hedging, and withstands salt air so good as a coastal plant, but will not thrive as well in frosty areas. In sun or partial shade.

Soil

All well drained, fertile soils.

Hardiness

Slightly frost tender. Grows well in a coastal climate away from frost pockets.

Maintenance

May be trimmed to a semi-formal hedge. Fast growing, prune hedges in early summer.

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.