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
li>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

Delivery: Supplied in a 2 litre pot. Grown and dispatched from Stoneybrook Nursery. All plants are carefully packaged to arrive in excellent condition, ready to plant.