Osmanthus fragrans aurantiacus - 30-40 CM C2

Description
Black-blue, oval fruits emerge from these from November. They exude a strong fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * Shade tolerant

Growth habit
Sweet osmanthus is sprawling and broad in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-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
Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be replanted every two years in spring in a larger pot with fresh container plant soil.

Flower
The white flowers appear from September to October. They are strongly scented.

fruit
The black-blue, oval drupes of Osmanthus fragrans are particularly decorative. These appear from November.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Osmanthus fragrans is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.