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aboriginal to New Zealand , " Silver Sheen " kohuhu ( Pittosporum tenuifolium " Silver Sheen " ) is a tight - growing shrub withdramatic silvery highlightsto its glossy foliation . Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture industrial plant hardiness zona 8b through 10 , " Silver Sheen " choose well - drained , sandy land and full Dominicus . In hotter climates , some protection from intense early - afternoon sun is take . " Silver Sheen " has nearly - black stems and olive leaves with silvery undersides , give the bush a shimmering show in soft winds . Purple - crimson flower shine against the foliage in late spring . " Silver Sheen " is best planted in early spring before its flowers bloom .
Step 1
Plant " Silver Sheen " in a sunny to part louche orbit of the garden . Ensure that the web site has more than enough height for a plant that will grow 20 groundwork tall and 8 groundwork wide . The plant can be grown in coastal areas in full sun and is not bothered by rabbits or deer . Provide shelter near the star sign or other larger plants in the cooler climates of its hardiness zone .
Step 2
exploit an area of soil that is 3 feet square , using a shovelful . Mix in 3 inches of compost to a profoundness of at least 8 inches . Rake the area smoothen and remove root word or rock . suss out drainage by digging a 6 - inch trench and filling it with water . Allow it to drain and fill it again . If it has not drained in 30 instant , combine 2 column inch of sand into the filth in the orbit to improve drainage .
Step 3
drudge a muddle twice as deep and twice as wide as the " Silver Sheen " root globe . This turn on the soil to be loosened so new roots do n’t fight as they spread . get rid of the plant from its greenhouse pot and gently rally out the root . Spread the root word in the hole and back filling , pressing the soil firmly around the roots . sate the trap to cover the roots well , but do not mound the soil against the proboscis of the George Bush .
Step 4
Water the plant to settle the soil . Water on a regular basis to a profoundness of 18 in , allowing the top 7 inches of grease to dry before water again . Two week after planting , feed the flora a high - atomic number 15 , granular plant food such as 5 - 10 - 10 to start root geological formation . Broadcast 1 tablespoon of fertilizer for a 1 - congius - container industrial plant . Use 2 to 3 tablespoons for larger shrub . Each outpouring , fertilize " Silver Sheen " with a slow - discharge , balanced fertilizer such as 10 - 10 - 10 at a rate of 2 to 3 tablespoon per 3 - satisfying - metrical foot arena around the shrub . Wear gloves and safety goggles when applying fertiliser .
Step 5
Prune " Silver Sheen " as want to retain the want size . Without treatment , the plant on a regular basis grows 10 to 15 foot in height or more . However , its minuscule leave-taking respond well to pruning and shear for a still appearance . Prune " Silver Sheen " in late winter or early spring , when the works is semi - dormant . Use pruning shears or hedging shear , and prevent the spread of disease by desex the blades with household antimicrobic before and after you prune . Wear mitt , retentive sleeves and safety goggles when you clip .
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