{"product_id":"pittosporum-tobira-nanum","title":"Pittosporum tobira 'Nanum'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePittosporum tobira 'Nanum'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the dwarf form of the Japanese mock orange, a small, dense, very slow-growing evergreen that builds into a smooth, rounded dome of glossy, dark green, spoon-shaped leaves arranged in neat whorls. In late spring and early summer, in a warm spot, it carries clusters of small, sweetly scented flowers that open creamy-white and age to yellow, with a fragrance close to orange blossom. The clipped, sculptural look comes naturally, with no topiary work needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness and seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e The RHS rates it H3, which makes it a shrub for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003emild and coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, sheltered town gardens and containers. In colder districts give it a warm wall and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003eprotect it from hard frost\u003c\/a\u003e and cold winds, or grow it in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epot\u003c\/a\u003e that can be moved under cover in severe weather. The leathery foliage is evergreen and looks good all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow and where to grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in full sun or partial shade, in moist but well-drained or well-drained soil on chalk, loam or sand, acid to alkaline. A south or west facing position out of the wind is ideal. It is tolerant of salt spray and dry summers once established. Growth is slow: expect about 60cm tall and up to 1m across over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing it in the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its natural mound makes it a fine low hedge or edging for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003egravel garden\u003c\/a\u003e, a Mediterranean or Japanese-style border, or a coastal planting, and a single plant in a terracotta pot gives a courtyard an instant \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eevergreen anchor\u003c\/a\u003e. Combine it with grasses, lavender, cistus and agapanthus for a sunny, drought-tolerant scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"9cm \/ 0.5L","offer_id":58254018347391,"sku":"POTTTOBNAN9","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":58254018380159,"sku":"PITTTOBNAN17","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_fbe29e9c-b42e-4f77-8993-6b5094a78098.jpg?v=1787929131","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/pittosporum-tobira-nanum","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}