Description
Looking for a osmanthus with real character? Osmanthus burkwoodii is a great choice. Osmanthus x burkwoodii is a dense evergreen with small, glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of highly fragrant white flowers in spring. It makes an excellent scented hedge.
Osmanthus is a group of evergreen shrubs with glossy, sometimes holly-like leaves. Many carry small, intensely fragrant flowers, and they clip well into hedges and topiary.
Key features of Osmanthus burkwoodii
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub
- Season of interest: Spring (some in autumn)
- Look: Glossy dark leaves and fragrant white spring flowers
- Height and spread: 2.5m x 2.5m
- Position: Full sun or part shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- Supplied in: 3L pot
- Best for: scented hedging, evergreen screening, shady borders, topiary
Why choose Osmanthus burkwoodii?
- Highly fragrant spring flowers
- Dense evergreen foliage
- Excellent hedge
Where to plant Osmanthus burkwoodii
Osmanthus burkwoodii grows best in full sun or part shade, in well-drained soil. It is a good choice for scented hedging, and also works well for evergreen screening, shady borders and topiary. Pair it with spring bulbs, hellebores and other evergreens.
How to plant Osmanthus burkwoodii
Water the plant well in its pot an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, loosen the soil at the base, and mix in some garden compost. Set the plant at the same level it sat in the pot, backfill, firm gently and water in thoroughly.
How to care for Osmanthus burkwoodii
Water in the first year. Little pruning is needed; clip after flowering to shape. Clip after flowering. Generally trouble-free.
Growing Osmanthus burkwoodii in a pot
Grows in containers. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.
Grown in the UK, for UK gardens
Every plant is grown at our St Annes nursery in the North West, where it is raised in real British conditions. That means a tougher, well-rooted plant that settles quickly into your garden. This Osmanthus burkwoodii is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.
Frequently asked questions
How big does Osmanthus burkwoodii grow?
Osmanthus burkwoodii typically reaches 2.5m x 2.5m, depending on position, soil and pruning.
When does Osmanthus burkwoodii look its best?
Its main season of interest is spring (some in autumn), when it shows glossy dark leaves and fragrant white spring flowers.
Is Osmanthus burkwoodii hardy?
Fully hardy.
How do I prune Osmanthus burkwoodii?
Clip after flowering.
Is Osmanthus burkwoodii scented?
Many osmanthus have fragrant flowers.
Add Osmanthus burkwoodii to your basket today and enjoy spring (some in autumn) interest in your garden.


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