Osmanthus fragrans - 200-250 CM FTH WHIP C25

Description
The Sweet osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans) is a spreading, broad, large shrub with decorative, black-blue, oval fruits. These exude a strong fragrance. It produces white flowers from September to October. The Sweet osmanthus also has glossy, leathery, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates shade

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Sweet osmanthus are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, leathery, opposite, toothed.

Spread
China to Himalayas.

Growth
Sweet osmanthus is a spreading and broadly growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 3 - 5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Over time, the soil loses some of its important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring.

Flower
The white flowers appear from September to October. They are strongly scented.

Fruit
The black-blue, oval drupes of Osmanthus fragrans are particularly decorative. These appear from November.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Osmanthus fragrans is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.