Osmanthus delavayi AGM
£15.00
notes
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.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3 L
- Height and Spread: 250cm (8ft 2in) - 400cm (13ft) x 250cm (8ft 2in) - 400cm (13ft) in 10 -20 years
Features
notes
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.
Insights
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.
Details
- Flowers: April - May, followed by berries
- Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- Any aspect
- Full sun or partial shade
Care
- Does not require pruning but you can remove dead or diseased branches in late spring.
Scent
Highly scented
Glossary
The Summer Garden
