{"title":"Osmanthus Plants","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"osmanthus-delavayi","title":"Osmanthus delavayi","description":"\u003cp\u003eOsmanthus delavayi is an evergreen shrub with foliage that creates a stark contrast to the plants flowers. With the foliage providing a dark green colour, it brings out the sheer vibrance of white flowering that shows in Spring. They form in a clustered manner, with a gorgeous fragrance being maintained in the warmer months of the year. Osmanthus should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept in full sun at the best of times. If you plant this shrub in Spring or Summer focus on watering it more regularly, in order to keep up with the warmer weather conditions. You should also not allow the plant to sit in water for any length of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893782384974,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_OSMDEL_9CM","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3L pot","offer_id":55055866134862,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_OSMDEL_3L","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/Osmanthus_20delavayi_200_c3337490-d251-4a95-b95d-fc558c3053fb.jpg?v=1740414380"},{"product_id":"osmanthus-goshiki","title":"Osmanthus 'Goshiki'","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Goshiki” is also known as holly olive or fake holly. It is an evergreen shrub with the capacity to grow very large in its native habitats in southern Japan and Taiwan. It is slow growing and well-used as a dense hedge row. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn the autumn, small clusters of four-petaled flowers bloom. These fragrant flowers often hide themselves among the leaves and form on leaf axils. The variegated leaves have tinges of reds and oranges when they first emerge. After emerging, they turn to the more traditional colours of light greens and creamy whites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlso, the leaves have sharp, teeth-like points that form along the edges. The sharpness of the teeth is often associated with a particular sex, as these plants are dioecious - having male and female plants with sex-associated flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlthough these plants can grow in shade and partially shaded areas, the best contrasting colours of foliage are produced in full sun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAs they are evergreen, they perform well in borders and garden beds. In addition, it is good for use as a container plant and for more informal gardens and cottage areas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893782417742,"sku":"9CM_OSMGOS_#1_GD","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3L pot","offer_id":55056386851150,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_OSMGOS_3L","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/9CM_OSMGOS_A_75f1c738-7271-4588-8296-d374e11352d9.jpg?v=1740414396"},{"product_id":"osmanthus-party-lights","title":"Osmanthus 'Party Lights'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully colourful and fragrant plant with structure and resilience. The Osmanthus ‘Party Lights’ is an evergreen shrub with lovely rich green leaves splashed with hues of cream, yellow and pink which shift subtly throughout the seasons. Around Autumn, small, mildly scented white flowers appear throughout the foliage adding yet more variety and colour to this already standout plant. Perfect for architectural arrangements and shrub borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlant in medium moisture, well-drained soils and keep in full or partial sun. Avoid plant in soggy or waterlogged soils or constantly damp areas as this may cause root damage. Generally low maintenance and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower’s pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893782483278,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_OSMPLI_9CM","price":10.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/Osmanthus-Party-Lights-0_e4be3787-3cd2-495b-80ce-36c598cd4036.jpg?v=1740414424"},{"product_id":"osmanthus-purpureus","title":"Osmanthus 'Purpureus'","description":"\u003cp\u003eOsmanthus heterophyllus Purpureus, also known as Holly Olive or False Holly, is an evergreen shrub with leaves which have a striking resemblance to holly. Leathery foliage is dark green, or deep purple on young plants with pointed, spiny leaves. In late summer, clusters of small, white flowers bloom until autumn, standing out against the dark foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlant Osmanthus heterophyllus Purpureus in moist, well-drained soil such as chalk, clay, loam or sand in a sunny or partially shaded spot in the garden. The Holly Olive plant is perfect for adding to borders or using as hedging or screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a growers pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893782516046,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_OSMPUR_9CM","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/01_20Osmanthus_20heterophyllus_20Purpureus.jpg?v=1740414400"},{"product_id":"osmanthus-tricolour","title":"Osmanthus 'Tricolour'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely evergreen shrub has holly like leaves that are marbled with green, cream, pink and bronze. They last all year round and produce tiny flowers in the summer or autumn. This shrub grows best in containers or as informal hedges. The shrub is hardy and easy to care for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe colourful shrub enjoys full sun or partial shade. It thrive in any soil, as long as it is well drained. The plant should be sheltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893782745422,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_OSMTRI_9CM","price":10.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/osmanthus_20tricolor_202_4f2d496f-2eae-4f6d-b6ac-1a22ab0c01d2.jpg?v=1740675560"},{"product_id":"osmanthus-variegatus","title":"Osmanthus 'Variegatus'","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Variegatus” or holly olive is a broadleafed evergreen with shiny, dark green leaves. These leaves have spiky teeth and fantastic modern art-like combinations of creamy whites and dark greens mixed together on its leaves, though the white tends towards the fringes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSun to partial sun is its preferred location. Although it is tolerant of most soil types. Small and fragrant, tubular flowers appear in the very late summer and autumn throughout the shrub. Although fruiting does occur as small spherical, black berries, the production is usually minimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOriginating from Japan, this cultivar of Osmanthus is considered more prone to cold or frost damage than related plants. As such, winter protection is encouraged including ground mulch and planting in more sheltered areas. One suggestion, is to plant in a container if it is being used for patio or courtyard purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOther areas where this plant is suggested for use include: along foundation areas, as part of a mixed border planting, a privacy hedge where some sheltering can be provided, for coastal planting and as a part of an informal woodland garden setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893782909262,"sku":"9CM_OSMVAR_#1_GD","price":5.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/9CM_OSMVAR_A_893ac5c3-9479-4347-ba7f-1b28a330fb35.jpg?v=1740414415"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/collections\/00_GardenersDream_Burkwood_Osmanthus_Hedge.jpg?v=1778598000","url":"https:\/\/www.gardenersdream.co.uk\/collections\/osmanthus-plants.oembed","provider":"Gardeners Dream","version":"1.0","type":"link"}