Osmanthus delavayi Pearly Gates Osmanthus delavayi Pearly Gates Botanical Name: Osmanthus delavayi Pearly Gates Common Names: TBA Native: No Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Plant Habit: Dense, Shrub Like, Upright Description: Pearly Gates is a dense bushy form of Osmanthus that will produce masses of tubular white and sweetly fragrant flowers in winter through early 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. The sister-variety Heaven Sent flowers slightly later, so use in combo to extend the flowering season. Mature Height: 1-2m Position: Any Mature Width: 1-2m Soil Type: Well Drained Family Name: Oleaceae Landscape Use(s): Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Origin: Asia Topiary / Espalier, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green Generally trouble free Flower Colours: White Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Summer Will grow well in most soil types. Very poor or heavy soils may need some organic Fruit: Insignificant matter adding prior to planting. May need some protection in extreme situations especially when young. Space plants 1m apart for a hedge or screen. Lightly prune Requirements: after flowering to maintain shape. Extra trimming maybe required if a more formal Growth Rate: Moderate hedge or shape is desired. Feed plants in spring and summer using a high quality Maintenance Level: Medium compete fertiliser. Information and images courtesy of Paradise Plants. Water Usage: Medium / Moderate Plant Care: Tolerances: Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well Drought: Medium / Moderate 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.