Osmanthus x burkwoodii (Osmanthus)

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Hedging & Screening, Evergreen, Flowering
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size	Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours	White Flowers (Spring), Dark green Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very hardy
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Osmanthus x burkwoodii description: This smaller leaved Osmanthus has distinctive dark foliage and a dense form, making it ideal as a screening plant or as a dark foil plant at the back of the flower border. Attractive trumpets of white scented blossom during the autumn months provided extra impact and a deep pungent scent.

Osmanthus x burkwoodii cultivation notes: Osmanthus will grow on most fertile well drained garden soils, including light chalk, in full 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: Scented blossom; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.

Design & Plant Use for Osmanthus x burkwoodii:

Evergreen plant suitable for trimming to shape or topiary
Evergreen shrub suitable suitable for training up a wall
Evergreen shrub suitable for planting in a shady location
Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils

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Osmanthus x burkwoodii (Osmanthus)

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