Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus' - arbust peren cu frunze variegate si flori parfumate de toamna

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus', also known as variegated false olive or variegated osmanthus, is an ornamental perennial shrub native to East Asia, valued for its persistent, dark green foliage with creamy-white edges , and for its fragrant white flowers that appear in autumn. The leaves have a shape and texture similar to those of holly, being stiff, glossy and slightly spiny at the edges. This cultivar adds a special visual effect to the garden in any season and is excellent both as a solitary plant and in decorative hedges.

✅ Botanical characteristics:

• Family : Oleaceae

• Plant type : perennial shrub decorative through foliage and flowers

• Foliage : persistent, variegated (dark green with cream edges), glossy, leathery

• Flowers : white, small, very fragrant, appear in September-October

• Growth : moderate, forming dense bushes

🌿 Growing conditions:

• Exposure : full sun or partial shade (foliage colors are more intense in good light)

• Soil : well-drained, fertile, preferably slightly acidic

• Watering : moderate - does not tolerate water stagnation

• Minimum resistance temperature : approximately -25°C

• Pruning : tolerates shaping and light pruning after flowering

🌱 Advantages and uses:

• Shrub with ornamental value all year round , due to its contrasting foliage

• Perfume the autumn garden with discreet but intensely fragrant flowers

• It is used in decorative hedges , groups of perennial plants , borders or as a solitary plant.

• Suitable for urban gardens , small yards or large pots on the terrace

📏 Mature dimensions:

• Height : 2 – 3 meters

• Width : 1.5 – 2.5 meters
  It can be kept smaller by regular pruning or growing in pots.

Height with pot included: 30-40 cm