Osmanthus Delavayi Heaven Scent
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Osmanthus delavayi Heaven Scent Osmanthus delavayi Heaven Scent Botanical Name: Osmanthus delavayi Heaven Scent Common Names: TBA Native: No Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Plant Habit: Dense, Shrub Like Description: Heaven Sent is a dense bushy form of Osmanthus that will produce masses of tubular white and sweetly fragrant flowers in spring. Plants are hardy and easy to grow in with full sun or shade and tolerant of light frost. The small dark foliage makes it ideal for hedging. When used in combination with the earlier flowering sister variety 'Pearly Gates', your garden will be filled with flowers and perfume all throughout spring! Australia wide. May need some protection in extreme situations especially when young. Used in combination with the earlier flowering sister variety 'Pearly Gates', to extend flowering season. Mature Height: 1-2m Position: Full Sun, Semi Shade Mature Width: 60cm-1m Soil Type: Well Drained Family Name: Oleaceae Landscape Use(s): Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Origin: Asia Planting, Container / Pot Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green Generally trouble free, Scale Flower Colours: White Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Spring Will tolerate periods of dry soil however regular watering and even moisture levels Fruit: Insignificant will result in stronger more vigorous plants. Mulching is important to protect surface roots from extremes of temperature and helps to retain soil moisture. Mulch should Requirements: be applied over the soil to 10cm deep. Keep mulch 5cm-10cm away from the base Growth Rate: Moderate of the plant so as not to impede airflow which may lead to an increase in pest and Maintenance Level: Medium disease problems. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape. Extra trimming maybe required if a more formal hedge or shape is desired. Space plants 1m apart Water Usage: Medium / Moderate for a hedge or screen Images and information courtesy or Paradise Plants. Tolerances: Drought: Medium / Moderate Plant Care: Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate Disclaimer: Information and images provided is to be used as a guide only. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy and relevancy of all information, any decisions based on this information are the sole responsibility of the viewer. Call 1300 787 401 plantmark.com.au.