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Pittosporum 'Bannow Bay'® 15cm

Name: Pittosporum 'Bannow Bay'® 15cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: PittospBannowBay15cm
Price: 12.0 EUR
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COMPACT EVERGREEN PITTOSPORUM · PITTOSPORACEAE · SEASONAL BICOLOUR

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Breebay’ Bannow Bay®

Round, two-tone and hopelessly tidy 🔄

Family: Pittosporaceae · Pot diameter: 15 cm · Current height: 20–25 cm

Naturally rounded crown
Cream-green foliage
Pink cool-season tones
Plantarium Silver 2022

KVBC Plantarium/Groen-Direkt 2022 silver medal for Pittosporum Bannow Bay

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Breebay’ Bannow Bay® is a small evergreen pittosporum with a naturally rounded crown and small wavy leaves. Their surfaces combine green and cream, developing stronger pink tones in cooler periods and producing genuine seasonal change without leaf fall. Fine dark stems remain close within the crown and support a tidy silhouette that does not require constant clipping.

Use it as a low evergreen sphere by an entrance, in a repeated rhythm along a path or as a pair of pots, allowing the natural crown to remain slightly organic.

Silver award, KVBC Plantarium/Groen-Direkt 2022.

What makes it distinctive

Three elements define this exact cultivar’s form and presence.

Natural roundness

Short branching fills the crown evenly without formal topiary.

Cool-season pink change

Pale leaf regions flush more strongly as temperatures fall.

Small wavy leaf

Wavy margins add fine movement within the compact mass.

Why you will love it: because natural roundness gains a clear presence on a compact rounded shrub, without excessive styling.

In the garden & on the terracePlacement & plant combinationsAllow 60–80 cm for each mature crown and choose sun or light partial shade with shelter from very cold wind.

Planting position

Ideal position

Allow 60–80 cm for each mature crown and choose sun or light partial shade with shelter from very cold wind.

Colour & compatibility

Compatible combinations

Choose contrasting textures that share sun or light shade, good drainage and a compatible watering scale.

Hebe ‘Green Globe’ — the small green sphere repeats the form without variegation
Phormium ‘Pink Stripe’ — upright pink-green blades contrast linear height with the low sphere
Armeria maritima — low pink heads fill the base in an equally free-draining exposed position

Care at a glance

Light

Sun or light partial shade, protecting variegated foliage from extreme afternoon heat.

Watering

Water when the upper few centimetres of soil have dried and never leave water standing.

Climate & resilience

An evergreen shrub for a sheltered outdoor position; protect container roots from prolonged hard frost.

Safety

An ornamental plant, not for eating. Keep leaves, flowers and any fruit away from chewing.

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, watering, soil, feeding, pruning and problem prevention.

Position & light

Sun or light partial shade, protecting variegated foliage from extreme afternoon heat.

Watering & drainage

Water when the upper few centimetres of soil have dried and never leave water standing.

Soil & repotting

Organic free-draining soil from slightly acidic to neutral, with rapid removal of surplus water.

Feeding

One light application of balanced feed in early spring is enough for steady new growth.

Pruning & habit

Correct wayward or dead stems selectively after the main growth and retain the natural habit. Correct only a wayward shoot after the main growth; constant clipping destroys the natural wavy surface.

Problem prevention

Watch for spotting when foliage stays wet and chlorosis in very lime-rich compost.

Development through timeFrom establishment to mature habitFrom first establishment to the exact plant’s natural mature habit.

First season

During the first season it directs energy into root establishment and a few strong new shoots rather than filling its final space immediately.

Establishment

New tips fill gaps in the woody framework and the natural crown becomes denser without changing its basic growth type.

Mature scale

With long-term growth it reaches about 1 m in height and about 60 cm in width, forming a compact rounded shrub.

Mature habit & dimensions

about 4 years

Height about 1 mWidth about 60 cmcompact rounded shrub

At maturity it forms a compact rounded shrub, about 1 m × about 60 cm.

Form through time

Seasonal cycle

Evergreen structurecompact rounded shrubTwo truthful states

Spring–summerThe dense crown reads green and cream with fresh bright tips.

Autumn–winterPale regions acquire pink and reddish tones while the rounded form remains unchanged.

Both drawings show the same natural architecture as foliage, flowers and active growth change.

What to expect after planting: The final habit develops gradually; retain the natural framework and assess growth over a complete season.

History & originCultivar originThe documented history of the exact cultivar and the limits of what is known.

‘Breebay’ was bred in Ireland by Annette and Pierce Breen and is marketed as Bannow Bay®. It was selected for its naturally rounded habit, undulating variegated foliage and pink tones that intensify in cool weather.

European plant-variety protection is registered as EU 61715. In 2022 it received a silver award at KVBC Plantarium/Groen-Direkt.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Leaf-blade undulation

Different growth rates across the blade create gentle undulation rather than a flat leaf.

Cold-induced anthocyanins

Cool weather increases protective red pigments in pale regions, producing seasonal pink colour.

Frequently asked questions

Six practical answers covering position, water, seasonality, pruning, mature scale and safety.

01How much light does it need?

Sun or light partial shade, protecting variegated foliage from extreme afternoon heat.

02When should it be watered?

Water when the upper few centimetres of soil have dried and never leave water standing.

03Can it stay permanently in a pot?

Yes, in a container matched to its final scale, with open drainage holes and the upper compost refreshed each spring.

04When and how should it be pruned?

Correct wayward or dead stems selectively after the main growth and retain the natural habit.

05How large does it become?

At maturity it reaches about 1 m high and about 60 cm wide, with a natural compact rounded shrub.

06Is it safe to eat or for pets?

An ornamental plant, not for eating. Keep leaves, flowers and any fruit away from chewing.

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Pittosporum 'Bannow Bay'® 15cm

Pittosporum 'Bannow Bay'® 15cm

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Breebay’ Bannow Bay®

What makes it distinctive

Natural roundness

Cool-season pink change

Small wavy leaf

Ideal position

Compatible combinations

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & resilience

Safety

Position & light

Watering & drainage

Soil & repotting

Feeding

Pruning & habit

Problem prevention

First season

Establishment

Mature scale

Mature habit & dimensions

Form through time

Leaf-blade undulation

Cold-induced anthocyanins

Frequently asked questions

Pittosporum 'Bannow Bay'® 15cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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