Show-stopping displays of highly scented, white, jasmine-like flowers hang loosely from arched branches in spring, cradled by dark grey-green, glossy, evergreen foliage. Finely serrated edges on the leaves add to the effect and provide the perfect backdrop for this stunning garden plant. The nectar rich blooms are followed by blue-black berries, which go on to provide this stunning plant with year round interest ? what more could you ask for. Osmanthus delavayi holds an RHS AGM for its superb garden performance and is ideal for use as either a specimen shrub or trained to form a compact hedge. Height: 300cm (118?). Spread: 400cm (157?).
Osmanthus plants are extremely versatile, able to establish on tricky garden slopes and dry banks, and to grow in either sun or shade. Osmanthus x burkwoodii is a slow-growing evergreen shrub with a nice rounded habit that makes it an ideal choice for small gardens. Its shiny, dark-green foliage contrasts well with its spring clusters of small, highly-scented white flowers - a welcome arrival early in the year. It can also be trained as a screen or hedge, requiring little maintenance. Height and spread: 3m (9.8').