- Botanical name: Osmanthus delavayi
- Common name: Osmanthus
- Family: Oleaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Scented flowers
Osmanthus delavayi is a compact evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green serrated leaves, which contrast beautifully in spring with masses of scented, white, jasmine-like flowers, which are well-loved by bees. It’s perfect for growing next to a path or in  the front garden, where you can fully appreciate its fragrant blooms.
Grow Osmanthus delavayi in well-drained soil in dappled shade. There’s usually little need to prune, but remove dead or diseased branches in late spring. Apply a mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant, annually.
How to grow Osmanthus delavayi
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Plant size
3.5m height
3.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, east facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Osmanthus delavayi and wildlife
Osmanthus delavayi is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Osmanthus delavayi poisonous?
Osmanthus delavayi has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
