Osmanthus Burkwoodii | Fragrant Evergreen Hedging Shrub | UK Hardy
Osmanthus Burkwoodii | Fragrant Evergreen Hedging Shrub | UK Hardy
Osmanthus burkwoodii – Fragrant Evergreen Shrub
Osmanthus burkwoodii is one of the most rewarding evergreen shrubs you can grow in a UK garden. In spring, it produces masses of small, tubular white flowers with an intensely sweet fragrance that carries beautifully on the breeze — a hidden gem that surprises and delights every year.
Its dense, dark green glossy foliage makes it an excellent choice for formal hedging, screening, or as a handsome standalone specimen. Slow to moderate in growth, it is easy to manage and responds well to clipping, holding its shape neatly with minimal effort.
Why Choose Osmanthus burkwoodii?
- Intensely fragrant white flowers in April and May
- Dense, glossy dark green evergreen foliage year-round
- Excellent for formal hedging, screening, and topiary
- Fully hardy (RHS H5) — reliable in exposed UK gardens
- Slow-growing and easy to maintain at your desired height
- Tolerates sun or partial shade
Growing Guide
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates most soil types
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H5)
- Ultimate height: 2–3m; easily maintained lower with annual clipping
- Pruning: Clip after flowering in late spring to maintain shape
Planting & Care Tips
- Space at 60–80cm apart for a dense, formal hedge
- Mulch after planting to retain moisture and support establishment
- Tolerates exposed and coastal positions once established
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Planting Instructions
Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates most soil types and exposed or coastal positions once established. Space at 60–80cm apart for a dense, formal hedge.
Mulch after planting to retain moisture and support establishment. Water regularly during the first growing season. Clip after flowering in late spring to maintain shape. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring.
Size & Specification
Available in a 2 litre pot and as a twin buy. Ultimate height 2–3m, easily maintained lower with annual clipping. Slow to moderate growth rate. Fully hardy (RHS H5). Fully evergreen.
Delivery & Dispatch
Dispatched within 3–5 working days. Plants are carefully packaged to protect roots and foliage during transit and sent via overnight courier to mainland UK addresses. Please ensure someone is available to receive the delivery.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Osmanthus burkwoodii is highly attractive to pollinators. The intensely fragrant white flowers in April and May are a valuable early-season nectar source for bees and other insects emerging in spring. The dense evergreen canopy provides year-round shelter and nesting cover for garden birds. An excellent choice for a fragrant, wildlife-friendly formal hedge.