Osmanthus delavayi AGM
Osmanthus delavayi boasts decorative leaves with the finely serrated edges; the overall effect of the bushy foliage is to provide a deep green, glossy background for its early spring flowers, which are extremely pretty, highly scented and attractive to early pollinators. These are followed by small blue black berries. A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
- Pot size: 3 L
- Height and Spread: 250cm (8ft 2in) - 400cm (13ft) x 250cm (8ft 2in) - 400cm (13ft) in 10 -20 years
Osmanthus delavayi boasts decorative leaves with the finely serrated edges; the overall effect of the bushy foliage is to provide a deep green, glossy background for its early spring flowers, which are extremely pretty, highly scented and attractive to early pollinators. These are followed by small blue black berries. A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Osmanthus is an enchanting evergreen native of China, but is perfectly at home in a cottage garden or at the back of a border, especially in partial shade.
- Flowers: April - May, followed by berries
- Hardy
- All soil types
- Any aspect
- Full sun or partial shade
- Does not require pruning but you can remove dead or diseased branches in late spring.
Highly scented