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    OSMANTHUS
    OSMANTHUS
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    OSMANTHUS

    Commonly known as Sweet olive

    Candidates for a shrub border or woodland garden, pest-free and, usually, with pleasantly-scented flowers.

    Genus of 36 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees from woodland in Asia, the Pacific islands and southern USA.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free.
    • Place of origin
      Northeastern Turkey.
    • Evergreen
      Narrowly oval to oblong, pointed, leathery, glossy, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
    • White
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Oblong
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Dense, rounded, spreading shrub. Produces tubular flowers in dense, axillary clusters followed by blue-black fruit to 1.5cm (½in) long.
    • Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      		 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        5m (16ft)
      		  
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    Available from £20.00
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    OSMANTHUS x fortunei

    OSMANTHUS x fortunei

    Available from £15.00
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    varieties
    OSMANTHUS x 'Burkwoodii'
    Leathery glossy dark green leaves with fragrant white flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.00
    Large
    £30.00
    OSMANTHUS delavayi
    Tiny pure white flowers, fragrant
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.00
    OSMANTHUS fragrans
    A tenderish wall shrub with large oblong toothed leaves and strongly fragrant white flowers in summer
     
    2 Litre
    £20.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
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    OSMANTHUS fragrans f.aurantiacus
    Deliciously scented clusters of orange flowers followed by black fruits. Tender
     
    5 Litre
    £40.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    OSMANTHUS heterophyllus
    Holly osmanthus
    Bright green holly-like leaves, white scented flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
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    OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'Purpureus'
    Holly osmanthus
    Young purple foliage
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.50
    OSMANTHUS 'Perfume of Nature'
    Clusters of small, fragrant white flowers in spring. Toothed, dark green leaves.
     
    3 Litre
    £27.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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