Osmanthus heterophyllus ' Perfume Party' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Duftblüte 'Perfume Party' (Osmanthus heterophyllus) is a dense, roundish dwarf shrub that produces white flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from September to October. These produce black, oval fruits. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The Duftblüte 'Perfume Party' also has shiny, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. The copper-orange shoots are also an interesting sight. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and grows to a width of approx. 50 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Osmanthus ilicifolius, Osmanthus aquifolium, Ilex heterophyllus.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * copper-orange shoots * shade-tolerant, cannot be planted over, heat-tolerant, drought-resistant

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Duftblüte 'Perfume Party' are dark green, ovate, glossy, opposite, toothed. They are about 2 - 6 cm in size. Copper-orange shoots.

Spread
Japan to Taiwan.

Frost hardiness
The Duftblüte 'Perfume Party' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Duftblüte 'Perfume Party' is a dense and rounded dwarf shrub with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 50 cm and is approx. 40 - 50 cm wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

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

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Perfume Party' is a heartroot.