Osmanthus burkwoodii - 3 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Osmarea x burkwoodii.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth habit
Burkwood osmanthus is bushy and broad in structure.

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 soil 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 April to May. They are strongly scented.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture

Root
Osmanthus burkwoodii is a heartroot.