{"product_id":"col-3l-pit-gol-balx1","title":"1 Pittosporum Tenuifolium Golden Ball, Hardy Evergreen Shrub for Garden, 3 Litre Root Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePittosporum tenuifolium 'Golden Ball' is a beautifully compact, naturally rounded evergreen shrub prized for its bright golden-green foliage held on distinctive dark, almost black stems. This eye-catching contrast makes it an outstanding choice for adding year-round colour and structure to borders, containers and smaller gardens. In late spring, small dark purple, honey-scented flowers may appear amongst the foliage, adding subtle charm and attracting pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Golden Ball' is one of the more compact cultivars of Pittosporum tenuifolium, forming a dense, bushy dome shape with minimal pruning required. It is well suited to sheltered positions in full sun or partial shade and thrives in well-drained soil. This variety is also an excellent choice for low hedging, topiary or as a standalone specimen plant in a patio container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x Pittosporum Tenuifolium 'Golden Ball' supplied in a 3 Litre pot\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, naturally rounded growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eBright golden-green evergreen foliage on contrasting dark stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSmall, dark purple honey-scented flowers in late spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance – minimal pruning needed to maintain shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdeal for borders, containers, low hedging and topiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHardy evergreen suitable for most UK gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golden Ball'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pittosporum, Kohuhu, Golden Ball Pittosporum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 1 m × 1 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Dense, Naturally Rounded Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, Containers, Low Hedging, Topiary, Courtyard Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring (small, dark purple, honey-scented flowers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade, Sheltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, moderately fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Shrub (RHS Hardiness H4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, Bright Golden-Green Leaves on Dark Stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sheltered position to protect from cold, drying winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eApply a layer of mulch around the base to help retain moisture and suppress weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLight pruning in late spring can help maintain a neat, compact shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuitable for growing in containers using a good quality, well-drained compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Golden Ball variety of Pittosporum tenuifolium, known for its distinctive bright golden-green foliage and compact rounded form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50084554604764,"sku":"COL-3L-PIT-GOL-BALX1","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_6964b01e-7e83-499e-b702-f8191953da4a.png?v=1776442113","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-3l-pit-gol-balx1","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}