Griselinia (Griselinia littoralis)
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Latin Name: Griselinia littoralis
Common Name: Kapuka, pāpāuma, New Zealand broadleaf
Origin: New Zealand
Hardiness: Extreme drought and late frost will damage the plant, otherwise it is exceptionally tolerant of windy sites even on the coast.
Growth: Medium. Expect to see moderate growth during growing season.
Sun: Full Sun. Wants direct, unfiltered sunlight most of the day.
Latin Name: Griselinia littoralis
Common Name: Kapuka, pāpāuma, New Zealand broadleaf
Origin: New Zealand
Hardiness: Extreme drought and late frost will damage the plant, otherwise it is exceptionally tolerant of windy sites even on the coast.
Growth: Medium. Expect to see moderate growth during growing season.
Sun: Full Sun. Wants direct, unfiltered sunlight most of the day.
Exposure/Position: A South facing position.
Soil: Well drained. Soil that does not show much signs of moisture, either visibly or when handled.
Moisture: Medium. Once it is established, this plant is likely to only require watering during drier periods.
Habit: Bushy. Always in leaf throughout the year. It won't lose all its leaves at any one time.
Foliage: Evergreen
Maintenance: Low. Minimal skill or input needed beyond the basics, a very independent plant.
Feed: Regularly once a fortnight with a balanced fertilizer between May to October (link here to sundries and options)
How many plants do I need?
We recommend the following number of plants per metre for each plant size:
2 litre 3 per metre
7.5 litre 3 per metre
20 litre 2 per metre
40 litre 2 per metre
110 litre trough 1 per metre
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