Osmanthus delavayi Heaven Scent
Osmanthus delavayi Heaven Scent
Osmanthus delavayi Heaven Scent
Osmanthus delavayi Heaven Scent
Osmanthus delavayi Heaven Scent
Delavay Osmanthus, Delavay Tea Olive, Delavay's Osmanthus
Thank you for correcting your listing on Osmanthus 'Heaven Scent' regarding the hardiness of this bush. You indicate that it can withstand temperatures as low as -17°C (1.4°F), which would put it at the same level of hardiness as Osmanthus heterophyllus. In fact, its hardiness does not exceed -9°C (15.8°F) as it is a type of Osmanthus delavayi. Thank you.
PHILIPPE, 26/01/2023
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Description
The 'Heaven Scent' Osmanthus is a compact bush with fragrant winter flowering. Evergreen and adaptable to the soil, it will be perfect for small gardens and will find its place in hedges or containers.
Osmanthus belongs to the Oleaceae family, which also includes other garden stars such as forsythias, lilacs, and ashes. Derived from a selection of Osmanthus delavayi, a Chinese species, Heaven Scent stands out for its compact habit; bushy, it will reach about 1.50 m (5ft) tall and 1 m (3ft) wide, and its growth is quite slow. Between February and March, it is covered with small white flowers with four petals, carried in the axils of the leaves, with a strong fragrance reminiscent of jasmine. This will perfume your garden in the middle of winter! You will therefore have every interest in placing the bush near a path or close to the house, in order to enjoy it during a period when you are usually less often outside. Heaven Scent also has small, evergreen, dark green, shiny and leathery leaves, slightly dentate, which allow for the composition of a compact evergreen hedge. Pruning after flowering will help to densify it for this purpose.
Being quite adaptable to its environment, Heaven Scent osmanthus will be satisfied with any good garden soil, not too heavy or too sandy, not too poor. Part shade or sun will suit it perfectly. It is not frost-sensitive (it can withstand up to -15°C, or even more), make sure to protect it from cold winds that would damage its foliage. Like all evergreens, also avoid exposing it to the east during freezing weather, the morning sun can damage the leaves by warming them up too quickly. Its compact habit allows it to be easily grown in containers.
It will create beautiful country hedges in the company of shrubs with similar growth, such as Philadelphus Belle Etoile, Abelia Edward Goucher, Berberis thunbergii, Buddleja Nanhoe Purple, Ceanothus Henri Desfossé, or even Deutzia Perle Rose. Vary the flowering times to obtain a colorful cloud throughout the year!
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Botanical data
Osmanthus
delavayi
Heaven Scent
Oleaceae
Delavay Osmanthus, Delavay Tea Olive, Delavay's Osmanthus
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Place the Osmanthus Heaven Scent in full sun or partial shade, avoiding cold winds but providing good ventilation. It is a plant that loves heat and tolerates coastal conditions very well. Plant it in ordinary, rather light, fertile, moist but well-drained soil. It tolerates any type of soil, except very dry soil. It is sensitive to intense cold and stagnant humidity. It can be planted all year round, except during freezing periods. Osmanthus plants that are used for hedges, they should be spaced 80 cm (32in) to 1 m (3ft) apart. If you plant it in a container, a depth of 40 cm (16in) is required. Osmanthus is easy to grow, give it a generous watering at planting, i.e. once or twice a week, to encourage establishment. Afterwards, continue with regular watering. Prune the branches after flowering to maintain its compact and bushy habit. Additionally, pruning the base helps keep the soil moist. The bush tolerates severe pruning however, it takes two years for it to flower abundantly again.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.