Osmanthus burkwoodii
A refined evergreen with sweetly scented spring flowers
£550
Evergreen
Year round interest
Pollinator
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Key information
Osmanthus burkwoodii brings quiet elegance and structure to the garden all year round. Its small, glossy, deep green leaves create a fine, polished texture, and in spring the plant is covered in clusters of delicate white flowers with a sweet, jasmine like scent that drifts beautifully on a warm day, much loved by bees. It clips neatly into soft domes, low hedges and simple shapes, making it a graceful evergreen choice for borders, front gardens and courtyards, and a lovely alternative to box.
Delivery & Returns
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Top Tip
Trim Osmanthus burkwoodii straight after it finishes flowering in late spring. Next year's flowers form on this season's growth, so clipping later in the year means fewer blooms the following spring.
How to care for Osmanthus burkwoodii
Aspect
Full sun to partial shade
Flowering is most generous in a sunny, sheltered spot.
Care Level
Easy to look after
Osmanthus is slow growing and needs only a light trim once a year.
Watering
Regularly
Water regularly while establishing, then once a week in prolonged dry spells.
Feeding
Compost
Plant with a good quality, peat free compost.
Soil
Will be fine in most soils
Thrives in most soil types. Well drained soil, including chalk. Dislikes waterlogged ground.
Foliage (Evergreen)
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Flowering
- Jan
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Quick facts
BOTANICAL NAME
Osmanthus × burkwoodii
PLANT TYPE
Always green (Evergreen)
HARDINESS
Hardy
NURSERY POT SIZE
60L, 285L
HEIGHT (INCLUDING NURSERY POT)
125cm, 200cm
DIAMETER
100cm, 150cm
TOXICITY
None that have been reported
EVENTUAL GROWTH
Prune to desired shape
How to prune and trim
In this Soto Masterclass we show you how to prune and trim.
Follow along with Max as he demonstrates on an Ilex Dome.
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