Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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.

Plant calendar

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Osmanthus and wildlife

Osmanthus is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Osmanthus poisonous?

Osmanthus has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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