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OSMANTHUS heterophyllus
Commonly known as Holly osmanthus
Bright green holly-like leaves, white scented flowers
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EvergreenOblong, sharply-toothed, glossy, dark-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long often spineless on mature plants
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Height5m (16ft) -
Spread5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubDense, rounded shrub. Produces tubular flowers, the lobes to 5mm (¼in) across, in small, axillary clusters. Fruit to 1cm (½in) long.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
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Partial shade
OSMANTHUS heterophyllus
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Pests & DiseasesTrouble free.
Place of originJapan, Taiwan. -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf shape
Elliptic(see photos above)
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Osmanthus - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of OSMANTHUS heterophyllus
OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'All Gold'
Holly osmanthus
golden, holly-like leaves.
OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'Aureomarginatus'
Holly osmanthus
golden edged foliage
Gift-wrapping available
£14.50 each
OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'Goshiki'
Holly osmanthus
an attractive form with leaves speckled with cream and pinkish on young growth
Gift-wrapping available
£14.50 each
OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'Purpureus'
Holly osmanthus
young purple foliage
Gift-wrapping available
£14.50 each
OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'Sasaba'
Holly osmanthus
extremely prickly evergreen leaves and small white scented flowers.
Gift-wrapping available
£14.50
OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'Variegatus'
Holly osmanthus
silver-edged holly foliage
Gift-wrapping available
£14.50 each
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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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™.
Only £7.50
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