Osmanthus Burkwoodii (Osmanthus x Burkwoodii) is a large slow growing evergreen shrub with small shiny deep green foliage and a profusion of highly scented white flowers in spring.
Use for... a pretty, highly scented dense hedge.
Growth rate... slow 15cm per year.
Ideal hedge height... Osmanthus Burkwoodii (Osmanthus x Burkwoodii) is suitable for hedges between 90-200cm in height.
Situation & soil... Osmanthus Burkwoodii (Osmanthus x Burkwoodii) will grow in any reasonable soil but is not suited to cold exposed sites. We recommend Rootgrow and Bonemeal when planting to get your new hedge off to a great start.
Plant description... these are 100-125cm high plants in 15 litre pots a good size to give some initial impact. A typical plant can be seen in the photo above.
Planting distance... for a Osmanthus Burkwoodii (Osmanthus x Burkwoodii) hedge we recommend 2 plants per metre.
Planting season... these are pot grown plants available for planting all year round.
Trim ... as necessary.
Other species to consider... Osmanthus Tricolour (Osmanthus Heterophyllus Goshiki) for variety of colour.
Delivery information... delivery is quick and free on all orders over £50 (our minimum order requirement), we do not require a signature on delivery so it is convenient too, complete delivery information may be found on our delivery page.