38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Griselinia littoralis 'Variegata'
Variegated Broadleaf, Variegated Kapuka
$24
PB6.5
Mature height:
3 - 4 m
Mature width:
2 - 2.5 m
A beautiful, dense, evergreen native shrub. Features large, glossy, dark-green leaves heavily splashed and margined with a clean, bright, creamy-white variegation.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Highly adaptable; thrives in most well-drained soils.
Sunlight
Full sun to light partial shade; bright light enhances variegation.
Flower
Inconspicuous.
Care & Maintenance
Griselinia littoralis 'Variegata' is a tough, wind-hardy shrub that provides a dense, bright, and graphic foliage frame.
• Trim firmly in late autumn to maintain density.
• Prune out any rare solid green branch reversals.
• Plant in sunny, well-drained soil for best colour.
• Very hardy, frost-proof, and resistant to wind damage.
Common Uses for
Griselinia littoralis 'Variegata'
01
Bright Privacy Hedge
Shears into a stunning, uniform, cream-and-green screen.
02
Shaded Brightener
Creamy variegated foliage instantly illuminates dark, gloomy, or semi-shaded garden corners.
03
Foliage Contrast Break
Provides a brilliant, multi-toned structural accent when mixed among solid dark green background shrubs.
04
Structural Backdrop
Provides an essential, year-round, luminous anchor for smaller beds.
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We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
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August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
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