Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Tricolor' (Goshiki) - parfumat, de gradina

Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Tricolor’ is a perennial ornamental shrub, evergreen, especially attractive due to its variegated leaves in shades of dark green, cream, and pale pink. It is an elegant and compact variety, with slow growth, ideal for hedges, borders, planters, or as a solitary plant in gardens or semi-shaded areas.

Besides the decorative foliage throughout the year, the plant produces in autumn small, white, fragrant flowers, which add extra charm and delicacy.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Tricolor’

• Family: Oleaceae

• Plant type: perennial ornamental shrub

• Leaves: small, leathery, variegated (dark green with cream and pink), slightly toothed

• Flowers: small, white, fragrant, appearing in September-October

• Growth: compact, slow, with dense habit and good branching

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: partial shade or filtered sun – avoid strong midday sun

• Soil: well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic or neutral

• Watering: regular in the first years after planting; the plant becomes drought tolerant later

• Temperature: withstands frost (down to approx. -25°C)

• Pruning: tolerates pruning to maintain shape or compactness

📏 Size at maturity:

• ✔️ Advantages and uses:

  • Decorative tricolor foliage all year round

  • Fragrant flowers in the autumn season. Abundant blooming – the whole bush turns white in spring.

  • Very suitable for hedges, borders

  • Hardy plant, easy to maintain, ideal for small or medium gardens
    

  Height including pot: 30-40 cm
  
  

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