A Shimmering Silvery Professional for a Naturally Polished Garden Look

The Pittosporum 'Silver Ball' is a "topiary professional" that brings a bright, modern elegance to any outdoor space without the need for constant clipping. This variety is highly prized for its naturally neat and rounded growth habit, forming a perfect silver-green sphere of foliage. Its small, wavy-edged leaves are a soft grey-green, beautifully margined with a crisp creamy-white, creating a shimmering effect that catches the light. As a hardy evergreen, it provides a clean and sophisticated structure 365 days a year, making it one of the absolute best choices for adding a "designer" touch to your garden borders or patio displays.

This hardworking shrub is exceptionally resilient and acts as a fantastic, low-maintenance alternative to traditional Box (Buxus) hedging. Because of its naturally tidy form, it requires very little pruning to maintain its iconic "ball" shape. It is famously tolerant of coastal conditions and urban environments, performing reliably in full sun or light shade to provide a dense and vibrant green screen. These 3L garden-ready plants arrive fully rooted and ready to provide immediate impact. Whether you are framing a doorway in large pots or adding texture to a contemporary border, 'Silver Ball' delivers dependable year-round colour and architectural form with minimal care.

Key features:

• Naturally rounded, ball-shaped growth habit—minimal pruning required

• Beautiful silvery-green foliage with elegant white variegated margins

• Excellent low-maintenance alternative to Box (Buxus) topiary

• Exceptionally resilient to coastal salt air and urban conditions

• Evergreen structure that stays bright and fresh through all seasons

Perfect for:

• Creating modern, low-maintenance topiary focal points in pots

• Framing pathways and entrances with neat, evergreen spheres

• Adding a shimmering texture to the front or middle of borders

• Contemporary courtyards and coastal garden designs

Specifications

• Common Name: Silver Ball Kohuhu / Pittosporum

• Plant Type: Compact, Naturally Rounded Evergreen Shrub

• Pot Size: 3 Litre (19cm) - Fully Rooted & Garden Ready

• Ultimate Height: 80cm – 100cm

• Ultimate Spread: 80cm – 100cm

• Foliage: Evergreen; Silvery-Green with White Variegation

• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Moist but Well-Drained Soil

• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (UK) - Coastal Tolerant

• Maintenance: Very Low - Naturally maintains a spherical shape

• Seasonal Interest: Year-round silver colour and architectural structure

At The Rose Press Garden, we are on a mission to make gardening modern, fun, and easy for everyone. We believe that a beautiful, flower-filled garden should be accessible to all, whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned pro. We love 'Silver Ball' because it perfectly aligns with our mission, it gives you that "professionally landscaped" look with almost zero effort. Every plant we select is chosen for its beauty and reliability, and this silvery globe is a reliable favourite that brings instant chic to any patio!

TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.

1st class P&P to UK is £5.95

2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50

P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8