Monrovia Cream De Mint Pittosporum
Best low maintenance shrub for adding bright texture to small garden borders.
A versatile, low-maintenance evergreen that brings year-round color with its striking variegated foliage. Its compact size makes it a perfect, fuss-free choice for borders, hedges, or container gardening.
$22.99
at
Armstrong Garden Centers (Shop)
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Who it's for
- Busy homeowners seeking a tidy landscape with minimal effort
- Gardeners looking to add visual texture and light to landscapes
- Urban dwellers with limited space or small patio gardens
Who should skip it
- Northern gardeners living in climates with harsh winter freezes
- Landscapers needing fast-growing plants for instant coverage
- Property owners with heavy clay or consistently wet soil conditions
Performance breakdown
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal attention once established, perfect for low-effort landscaping.
Visual Impact
Glossy, variegated foliage provides year-round color and structural elegance.
Space Efficiency
Compact, 30-inch growth habit fits perfectly into tight garden corners.
Drought Tolerance
Resilient once rooted, handling dry spells better than many ornamental shrubs.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to containers, hedges, or woodland garden borders.
Growth Predictability
Slow, steady growth ensures the plant maintains its intended shape longer.
Key Specs
Mature Height
30 inches
Mature Width
30 inches
Mature Height (feet)
2.5 feet
Mature Width (feet)
2.5 feet
Light Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Requirement
Average to Moist
Bloom Season
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Slow
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