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OSMANTHUS decorus
Commonly known as Sweet olive
Slow growing bush with white fragrant flowers in spring
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - narrowly oval to oblong, pointed, leathery, glossy, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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White -
Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 5m (16ft)
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Tall Shrub - dense, rounded, spreading shrub. Produces tubular flowers in dense, axillary clusters followed by blue-black fruit to 1.5cm (½in) long.
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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) -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - trouble free. -
Place of origin - northeastern Turkey. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 8 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Osmanthus - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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™.
Only £7.50
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