Description
Osmanthus ? burkwoodii is a beautifully dense, bushy evergreen shrub prized for its wonderfully fragrant clusters of small, white tubular flowers that appear in mid to late spring. A hybrid between Osmanthus decorus and Osmanthus delavayi, this versatile plant is ideal for hedging, screening, borders, or as a stunning standalone specimen. Its neat, compact habit and glossy dark green foliage provide year-round structure and interest in any garden setting.
The sweetly scented spring blooms are a magnet for bees and other pollinators, making this an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Once established, Osmanthus Burkwoodii is a low-maintenance shrub that responds well to trimming, allowing you to shape it into a formal or informal hedge with ease.
Supplied as a garden-ready plant in a 3 litre pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.
Cultural Information:
- Botanical Name: Osmanthus ? burkwoodii
- Common Names: Burkwood Osmanthus, Sweet Osmanthus
- Classification: Evergreen shrub
- Fully Grown Height & Spread: Up to 3 m ? 3 m (can be maintained smaller with regular pruning)
- Growth Habit: Dense, Bushy, Rounded Evergreen Shrub
- Perfect for: Hedging, Screening, Borders, Containers, Specimen Planting
- Flowering Time: April to May (clusters of small, highly fragrant white flowers)
- Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates chalk, clay, loam, and sand
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H5)
- Attracts: Bees & Pollinators
- Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub
- Foliage: Glossy, Dark Green, Oval, Leathery Leaves with Finely Toothed Margins
- RHS Award: Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
Planting & Care Tips:
- Plant in a sheltered or exposed position in full sun to partial shade.
- Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system.
- Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth.
- Ideal spacing for hedging is approximately 60?90 cm apart.
- Mulch around the base in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
What’s Included:
- 1 ? Osmanthus Burkwoodii plant supplied in a 3 litre pot, garden ready.
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