Osmanthus Delavayi - Tea Olive, Osmanthus |
| Type |
Shrub, Ground cover, Hedging & Screening, Container-friendly, Evergreen |
| Size |
Medium Border (50-100cm height) |
| Form |
Spreading arching |
| Colours |
Dark green Foliage, White Flowers (Spring) |
| Care |
Low/easy maintenance |
| Hardiness |
Very hardy |
| Growth |
Slow growing |
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ear47mtete|2000DE60D170|DB_9F2AFA_fump|planttable|description|0xfaff5508000000009101000001001c00 This lower growing and spreading small leaved Osmanthus has distinctive dark foliage and a dense form which makes it ideal as a low shrubby ground cover or as a screening plant or foil at the back of the border. Masses of small attractive trumpets of white scented blossom appear during the early spring months provided extra impact and the glossy dark green evergreen foliage provides winter interest and cover.
Cultivation tips: Osmanthus can be planted in full sun or light shade, avoiding planting in very exposed, cold or hot dry areas. Osmanthus prefers a sheltered planting spot in moist fertile soil. Osmanthus is a slower growing species that does require regular pruning, but can be trimmed to shape as necessary, being suited to trimming into an attractive dense evergreen shrub or informal hedge. Mulch with compost every few years to feed. Suitable for container growing or as an alternative to holly or being grown near buildings as a wall shrub.
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