Osmanthus heterophyllus - 'Variegatus'

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Evergreen, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush, Architectural Form
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours White Flowers (Autumn), Variegated green-gold Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Osmanthus heterophyllus cultivation notes: ull sun or light shade. Avoid planting Osmanthus in very exposed, cold or hot dry areas prefering a sheltered spot. Trim to shape as necessary into an attractive dense evergreen shrub. Mulch with compost every few years to feed. Ideal for container growing or as an alternative to holly.

Plant Strengths: Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations.

Common Missspellings: Osmanthas, Osmanthis, Ozmanthus, Ozmanthis
Osmanthus heterophyllus - 'Variegatus'
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