Pittosporum Tobira Neige du Mont Ventoux Japanese Mock Orange

Pittosporum Tobira Neige du Mont Ventoux Japanese Mock Orange
Pittosporum Tobira is commonly known as Japanese Mock Orange, a popular and well-loved foliage plant here in the UK. The Pittosporum variety Neige du Mont Ventoux is an elegant dwarf variety growing to just 1 metre (height and width), with variegated foliage and pretty scented white flowers in spring. 

Pittosporum Tobira Neige du Mont Ventoux is a low-growing evergreen shrub with an attractive compact, mound-forming growth habit and eye-catching variegated foliage. The name translates as “Snow of Mount Ventoux,” reflecting the plant’s frosty white-margined leaves when they first emerge. 

Japanese Mock Orange ‘Neige du Mont Ventoux’ boasts glossy, variegated dark green leaves with creamy white margins. The leaves are leathery and oval-shaped, forming dense, rounded clusters along the branches. In late spring, small, fragrant white flowers are produced with a fragrance of orange blossom. Over time, the plant develops a neat, compact shape that rarely requires pruning to maintain its form. 

Neige du Mont Ventoux is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and versatile enough to thrive in various garden settings, from formal low hedges to container planting. Japanese Mock Orange is salt-tolerant making it a good choice for coastal planting provided its protected from very strong winds. 

Height and Spread of Pittosporum Tobira Neige du Mont Ventoux
Japanese Mock Orange Neige du Mont Ventoux typically grows to a mature height and spread of 1 metre. 

How Hardy is Pittosporum Tobira Neige du Mont Ventoux
Japanese Mock Orange Neige du Mont Ventoux is hardy to minus 10. It thrives in milder coastal areas of the UK where frost is minimal. While it tolerates occasional cold snaps, it performs best in areas with warm summers and moderate winters.

How To Use Pittosporum Tobira Neige du Mont Ventoux
Japanese pittosporum ‘Neige du Mont Ventoux’ is a highly versatile shrub. It can be used as a formal low hedge, low-maintenance foundation planting, or an accent plant in mixed borders. Its variegated foliage provides year-round colour and contrast, making it an excellent companion for flowering shrubs and perennials. It’s also well-suited for container gardening, where its tidy shape and evergreen appeal can enhance patios, balconies, or entranceways.

How To Care For Pittosporum Tobira Neige du Mont Ventoux
Plant Pittosporum tobira ‘Neige du Mont Ventoux’ in well-drained soil and a location that receives full sun to partial shade. While it is drought-tolerant once established, regular watering during dry spells will help maintain lush foliage. This cultivar requires minimal fertilization, but a balanced slow-release fertilizer applied in early spring can boost growth. Prune lightly after flowering to shape the shrub if necessary or remove any damaged or stray branches. Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.