Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
Black, oval fruits emerge from these. They exude a light fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Osmanthus ilicifolius, Osmanthus aquifolium, Ilex heterophyllus, Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Argenteomarginatus'.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * tolerates shade

Growth habit
Holly olive 'Variegatus' is upright and rounded 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 September to October. These are lightly scented.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus' is a heartroot.