Pittosporum tenuifolium Dark Diva Hutdiv - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Dark Diva Hutdiv - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Dark Diva Hutdiv - Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium Dark Diva 'Hutdiv'
Tawhiwhi, Kohuhu, Black Matipo, New Zealand Pittosporum
Beautiful bush that produces 2 to 3 shoots per year. The new leaves are a lovely bright light green and go through a whole range of colors before finally settling into a deep purple almost...
BobAin, 09/10/2025
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Description
Pittosporum tenuifolium Dark Diva is a shrub with small, undulate ovate leaves that start off light green and gradually turn purplish. In late spring, it produces small, inconspicuous flowers with a very pleasant fragrance. It is rather compact, with fairly rapid growth and tolerates pruning. It works well in a hedge, but will also be interesting as a specimen plant or in a large pot on your terrace. However, it should be reserved for mild climates, as its hardiness is limited to -10°C (14°F).
Pittosporum tenuifolium, or small-leaved pittosporum, is a shrub native to New Zealand, where it can be found in high-altitude dry forests and sometimes on the coast. It belongs to the family Pittosporaceae, which is mainly present in Oceania, but also in tropical Asia and Africa. The small-leaved pittosporum gets its name from its persistent, glossy, undulate oval leaves, which measure about 3cm (1in) in length and 1.5 cm (1in) in width. Between April and June, the shrub produces hundreds of small, purplish-red flowers with 5 petals, somewhat hidden among the leaves. While they may not be spectacular from a distance, they release a sweet fragrance, especially in the evening.
Pittosporum Dark Diva is a compact variety that will not exceed 2 m (7ft) in height and 1.50 to 2 m (5 to 7ft) in width. Its beautiful foliage is tender green and then turns into a dark purplish colour, creating a very graphic bicolour effect. The central vein is often marked with a purplish-pink colour. Its fairly rapid growth gives it a somewhat erect habit, which is very useful for creating informal or trimmed hedges, as well as specimen plants. This variety is an improvement on the classic 'Purpureum': its foliage is darker and its branching denser.
Pittosporum is an accommodating shrub that grows in any good garden soil that is not too chalky, although it can tolerate it. It likes a position protected from cold winds with well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. In the case of Dark Diva, too much shade would affect the coloration of the foliage. Once established, it will withstand drought well. These shrubs tolerate even severe pruning, making it a safe choice to replace boxwood in mild climates. Its only weakness is indeed its hardiness, which does not exceed -10 to -12°C. In colder regions, however, you can plant it in a pot to enjoy it on your terrace or balcony!
Pair it with other dry loving plants from Oceania, such as Grevillea rosmarinifolia or Prostanthera cuneata, as well as classic Mediterranean plants like rosemary, cotton lavenders, or Jerusalem sage.
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Botanical data
Pittosporum
tenuifolium
Dark Diva 'Hutdiv'
Pittosporaceae
Tawhiwhi, Kohuhu, Black Matipo, New Zealand Pittosporum
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Dark Diva Pittosporum should preferably be planted in spring in a fertile, loose, well-drained soil. It tolerates limestone, but particularly appreciates soils rich in loam. At planting, mix leaf compost and coarse sand with your garden soil at a ratio of 50%. Water your plant generously once or twice a week to promote good root growth. Once established (after 2 or 3 years), this shrub will not require watering in summer. In very dry regions, occasional watering in summer will be welcome. Not very hardy, -7°C/-10°C (14°F), choose a warm location, in full sun and sheltered from prevailing winds. Keep the base of the plant mulched. Plant it along a south-facing wall in regions with harsh winters. In cooler climates, cover it with a winter veil or shelter it in a frost-free conservatory for the winter season. To help it branch out during the first years of planting, pinch the young shoots. Prune mature plants at the end of the season, removing the branches that appear untidy. It is entirely possible to shape it into a ball or a hedge, as it tolerates pruning well. In the event of a somewhat severe winter (prolonged cold and snow), prune severely, the plant will shoot again and its rounded shape will reform. In the most severe cases, trim it down to ground level, it is likely to shoot from the stump, quite late in spring.
Pittosporum tenuifolium can be susceptible to Phytophthora, a fungus that attacks the collar and roots in soils that are both warm and consistently moist.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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