Osmanthus fragrans ‘Sweet Osmanthus’

Osmanthus fragrans is a beautiful evergreen shrub which has deep-green foliage but is best known for its aromatic flowers which appear in Autumn and Winter. Clusters of tubular creamy coloured flowers will appear which can be used to flavour teas and sweets. Osmanthus fragrans is best grown in a sheltered position where it has protection from strong winds. Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plant in Spring to help retain more moisture during the peak of Summer. Best used as a feature plant or for screening purposes.

Position: Full sun

Height: 4m

Width: 3-4m

Garden Uses:

• Tall screen/hedge
• Sensory gardens
• Bee attracting
• Japanese/Chinese style garden
• Feature plant
• General Landscaping

Planting Tips:
Make sure to prepare the soil before planting. Mixing in a bag of well-aged animal manure or compost can help to condition and revitalise tired soil. Make sure to blend compost/manure with the pre-existing ground, mixing thoroughly. Once the ground has been prepare, dig a hole which is broader, but not deeper, than what the original size of the pot the plant has come in. Position the plant in the hole and backfill any gaps with the excess soil. Give the plant a deep soaking of water to help settle the roots.

If planting into a pot, make sure the container selected is large enough for the plant selected. Never pot a plant into a container which is too small. Use a premium quality potting mix as this has all the added fertilisers and wetting agents required for having a healthy plant.