Osmanthus delavayi

A beautiful evergreen plant, native to Western China, Osmanthus delavayi has small, glossy, dark-green leaves and clusters of fragrant, jasmine-like, white flowers in late spring. These flowers stand out well against the darker foliage.

Osmanthus delavayi is a delightful garden shrub and in our opinion is best planted in an often visited area of a garden where the fragrance can be appreciated in spring.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: March - May.
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Osmanthus delavayi grows to be a medium sized or large branching shrub over time.
  • Height: 3 m (10 ft)
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft)