OSMANTHUS delavayi
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OSMANTHUS delavayi
Commonly known as Sweet olive
Tiny pure white flowers, fragrant
individually £16.00 each , 3+ £14.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
China -
Evergreenfinely-toothed, leathery, glossy, dark-green leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long.
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White
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Ovate
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Height
2-6m (6½-20ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubRounded, bushy shrub with arching branches. produces tubular flowers, the lobes to 1cm (½in) across, in axillary and terminal clusters followed by blue-black fruit to 1cm (½in) long.
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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.
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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) -
Scented flowersVery fragrant.
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size2-6m (6½-20ft)
4m (13ft)
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