Osmanthus — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Osmanthus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Osmanthus americana
Osmanthus americana
Family: Oleaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy outdoors in Britain, though judging by its native range it is likely to be succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a good loamy soil, but succeeds in most soils in sun or part shade.
Full cultivation guide →Osmanthus decorus
Osmanthus decorus
Family: Oleaceae
Cultivation
Easily grown in any well-drained soil in sun or part shade, but flowering more freely when in a sunny position. Prefers a neutral to acid soil but tolerates some chalk. Succeeds in dry shade.
Full cultivation guide →Osmanthus delavayi
Osmanthus delavayi
Family: Oleaceae
Cultivation
Easily grown in any well-drained soil in sun or part shade, but flowering more freely in a sunny position. Thrives in chalky conditions. Dislikes unduly exposed positions and requires shelter from freezing winds.
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Osmanthus fragrans
Osmanthus fragrans
Family: Oleaceae
Cultivation
Osmanthus fragrans is a plant mainly of the subtropics, cultivated in many tropical and werm temperate areas for its highly fragrant flowers. Given hot summers, it has moderate resistance to frost, with selected forms able to withstand occasional temperatures down to around -10°c. Easily grown in any moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade, but flowering more freely in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Osmanthus heterophyllus
Osmanthus heterophyllus
Family: Oleaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a good loamy soil, but succeeds in any soil, including chalk, in sun or part shade. Dislikes unduly exposed conditions but succeeds in windier conditions than most other members of this genus. Hardy to about -15°c, but plants are sometimes affected by severe prolonged frosts.
Full cultivation guide →Osmanthus x burkwoodii
Osmanthus x burkwoodii
Family: Oleaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a good loamy soil, but succeeds in any soil, including shallow chalk, in sun or part shade. Dislikes unduly exposed conditions but succeeds in windier conditions than most other members of this genus. Hardy to about -20°c.
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