About
Griselinia littoralis 'Variegata' is an upright evergreen shrub characterized by its leathery, oval leaves, which can reach lengths of up to 10 cm. These leaves feature unique, irregular creamy-white margins that enhance their visual interest.
About the genus
Griselinia consists of upright evergreen shrubs characterized by their simple, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow-green flowers, with male and female blooms occurring on separate specimens.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in light, well-drained fertile soil with protection from cold drying winds. Ideal coastal windbreak in milder climates
- Pruning
- Pruning group 9
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a leaf spot and honey fungus (rarely)