Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus' - Tea Olive, Variegated Osmanthus |
| Type |
Shrub, Ground cover, Hedging & Screening, Evergreen |
| Size |
Large Border (1 to 3m height) |
| Form |
Rounded - Bush |
| Colours |
Variegated green-gold Foliage, White Flowers (Autumn) |
| Care |
Low/easy maintenance |
| Hardiness |
Frost hardy |
| Growth |
Slow growing |
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ear47mtete|2000DE60D170|DB_9F2AFA_fump|planttable|description|0xfaff5308000000009101000001001a00 This tall Osmanthus makes a good, if slow growing alternative to an ornamental holly, with attractive cream white evergreen foliage. Good at the back of a large mixed border where it can provide height and some winter interest with attractive variegated foliage, or as an ornamental addition to a woodland garden. The additional interest of scented autumn blossom is also a bonus.
Cultivation tips: This larger Osmanthus shrub may be slow growing but it will eventually grow up to become a small tree, so ideally plant towards the back of a border where it has the space it requires. Osmanthus is generally hardy, however avoid planting in very exposed or hot dry areas, preferring a moist fertile soil in a sheltered spot; this variety is especially well suited to planting in larger gardens in an informal woodland setting. Trim to shape as necessary and mulch with compost every few years to feed.
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