PITTOSPORUM |
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Description:
Pittosporum -
Pittosporum is a large genus which extends beyond Australia to the warmer regions of Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands and New Zealand. Variegated green and white leaves bearing fragrant tiny white flowers. Due to the dramatic appearance of many of the varieties, they are also increasingly being brought to the fore of arrangements as a feature item.
Colors: Greenery
Meaning/Sentiment: from Greek, meaning "pitch-seed", referring to the resinous coating on the seeds.
Common Use: Filling bouquets, flowers, or with other greens
Generally Available: Spring, summer |
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NOTES:
With the almost unlimited variations now available in flowers, modern techniques
in growing, hybrids, and color altering techniques, this is not designed to be
a definitve catalog of flowers. You may find flowers are locally available in
different sizes & colors than noted. Details given are for the most popular
forms of the flower, and meanings may differ depending on the source. Additionally,
due to year round indoor growing, importing, and varying regional climates across
the country, flowers may be available in other seasons, even year round, than
just the the season listed.
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