Fragrant Osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans) is a beautiful evergreen shrub valued for its intensely aromatic flowers and lush foliage. Ideal for home gardens, patios, and landscape borders, it adds fragrance, visual appeal, and a touch of elegance to outdoor spaces. This hardy plant is low-maintenance, making it perfect for gardeners looking to enhance their home landscape with aromatic blooms.
Features:
- Highly Fragrant Flowers: Fills garden spaces with a sweet, pleasant aroma.
- Evergreen Foliage: Provides year-round greenery and structure.
- Low Maintenance: Adaptable to various soil types and easy to care for.
- Ornamental Value: Ideal for borders, patios, and home garden landscapes.
- Attracts Pollinators: Supports bees and other beneficial insects.
Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Osmanthus fragrans
- Common Name: Fragrant Osmanthus
- Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 710
- Germination Time: 1428 days
- Optimal Temperature: 6575F (1824C)
- Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture during establishment
- Planting Season: Spring or fall
- Bloom Season: Late summer to fall
- Mature Height: 610 feet (can be pruned for smaller sizes)
- Spacing: 36 feet apart for garden beds
- Ideal For: Home garden landscapes, patios, garden borders, decorative shrubs
Planting Guide:
- Choose a sunny or partially shaded location with well-draining soil.
- Sow seeds in trays or pots, covering lightly with soil.
- Maintain moderate moisture and a temperature of 6575F.
- Germination typically occurs in 24 weeks.
- Transplant seedlings to garden beds with 36 feet spacing once established.
- Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage denser growth.
- Fertilize in early spring and late summer to enhance flowering and foliage health.
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