Osmanthus Tricolour (Osmanthus Heterophyllus Goshiki) is a compact evergreen shrub which responds well to clipping. The colourful holly like leaves are varying shades of green and cream with a hint of pink and bronze when young.
Use for... a pretty, colourful dense hedge.
Growth rate... slow 10-15cm per year.
Ideal hedge height... Osmanthus Tricolour (Osmanthus Heterophyllus Goshiki) is suitable for hedges between 60-120cm in height.
Situation & soil... Osmanthus Tricolour (Osmanthus Heterophyllus Goshiki) will grow in any reasonable soil. We recommend Rootgrow and Bonemeal when planting to get your new hedge off to a great start.
Plant description... these are 20-30cm high plants in 2 litre pots easy to transport and easy to plant. A typical plant can be seen in the photo above.
Planting distance... for a Osmanthus Tricolour (Osmanthus Heterophyllus Goshiki) hedge we recommend 3-4 plants per metre.
Planting season... these are pot grown plants available for planting all year round.
Trim ... as necessary.
Other species to consider... Osmanthus Burkwoodii (Osmanthus x Burkwoodii) 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.