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OSMANTHUS heterophyllus
Commonly known as Holly osmanthus
Bright green holly-like leaves, white scented flowers
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Evergreen - oblong, sharply-toothed, glossy, dark-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
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White -
Height - 5m (16ft) -
Spread - 5m (16ft)
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Tall Shrub - dense, 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 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) -
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Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases - trouble free. -
Place of origin - Japan, Taiwan. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable 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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Buy Varieties of OSMANTHUS heterophyllus
OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'Aureomarginatus' >
Commonly known as: Holly osmanthus.
Golden edged foliage
OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'Goshiki' >
Commonly known as: Holly osmanthus.
An attractive form with leaves speckled with cream and pinkish on young growth
OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'Variegatus' >
Commonly known as: Holly osmanthus.
Silver-edged holly foliage
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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